Taylor Sheridan’s work on the Yellowstone franchise has received massive praise, including for his ability to cast the perfect actors for each role. From Kevin Costner’s iconic portrayal of John Dutton to Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren leading 1923, Sheridan’s casting choices have consistently elevated the storytelling.
And it continues with the casting of Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton in the Yellowstone prequel. With his commanding presence and deep understanding of the character, Sklenar proves that Sheridan truly nailed the casting for the spin-off.
Brandon Sklenar reflected on his 1923 character, Spencer Dutton
Brandon Sklenar, also known for starring in It Ends With Us, has received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Spencer Dutton in 1923. His performance in the spin-off has earned widespread praise.
The acclaim could be attributed to his deep understanding of the character’s complexity. Sklenar has frequently highlighted Spencer’s strong moral code and his love for his family while also acknowledging his darker nature, noting, “He has the capacity to be a very dangerous person,” as per Decider.
In an interview with Country Living, Sklenar described Spencer as a man deeply driven by love for his family, willing to do whatever it takes to protect them.
He said,
He’s such a noble character and he lives by a very clear code of ethics that he stands by, and I think that’s such a cool thing — You don’t see a lot of characters like that, that are so driven by just a pure love of family and a protector quality.
However, he also reflected on the darkness the character holds within, hinting that Spencer might take a darker turn in 1923 Season 2. “I mean he’s a scary man when he needs to be and he definitely lets the cat out of the bag a little bit when he needs [to],” he said.
Sklenar further explained how Spencer is capable of doing “pretty much anything” for those he cares about, an unwavering loyalty that Sklenar admires and finds deeply impactful.
Brandon Sklenar admires Spencer Dutton’s devotion to his family
While discussing his character further during the interview, Brandon Sklenar explained that he was deeply impacted by Spencer Dutton’s unwavering devotion to his family.
“His love for his family and his lady—he’s so committed to both of those things and I think that’s such an admirable character trait,” he said in his conversation with Country Living.
He continued,
He has so much integrity, and his intense integrity is what gives him his resilience. And they go hand in hand, you know? If your why is strong enough, you can pretty much endure anything, and his why is as strong as it gets.
Sklenar also expressed that Spencer’s strong belief in helping others was another reason he was drawn to the role, as he noted, “Some people need help, and if you can help them, you should do that.”
Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 follows Spencer Dutton’s journey back home after he was separated from his wife, Alexandra in the Season 1 finale. Facing numerous obstacles along the way, Spencer has made it as far as West Texas.
1923 is available to watch on Paramount+.
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