The series made a big splash when it debuted last year. <\/p>
The Yellowstone universe will continue to grow as a second season of prequel series 1923<\/a> has been confirmed, with A-list stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren returning in the lead roles.<\/p>\n The Yellowstone franchise<\/a> began with the eponymous series, set in the present day and starring Kevin Costner, which follows the Dutton family; owners of one of the largest ranches in Montana.<\/p>\n The show has been an enormous success, prompting creator Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water) to produce two prequels \u2013 1883<\/a> and 1923 \u2013 exploring earlier generations of the Dutton family and the struggles they faced.<\/p>\n After 1883 was revealed to be a limited series, thus wrapping up after just a single season, it was unclear whether 1923 would have a similarly short lifespan.<\/p> Fortunately for fans, that proved not to be the case, with Paramount+ ordering a second season of the prequel, following impressive viewership throughout its initial run.<\/p>\n Yellowstone: 1923 broke records in its debut, with the premiere attracting 7.4 million viewers to become the most-watched premiere on a US cable channel last year.<\/p>\n The large audience was likely drawn in by a combination of loyalty to the cinematic Western and intrigue at the high-profile stars, with Ford and Mirren rarely committing to regular television roles.<\/p>