Harrison Ford’s Teased Yellowstone Return Could Work After Taylor Sheridan’s 100% RT Success

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As a critic, I’ve always admired Harrison Ford, and seeing him take on the role of Jacob Dutton in 1923 was a real treat. He truly embodies an iconic character, and interestingly, he’s hinted that his journey within this epic story might not be over yet! The series itself was a huge hit – the second installment actually broke streaming records on Paramount+ and earned a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s clear audiences responded to Ford defending the Dutton family against their biggest challenges, and I, for one, am hoping to see more of his performance in the future. He really delivers as this legendary figure.

Jacob Dutton experiences a surprisingly calm conclusion within the Yellowstone series, which is unusual for the show. He successfully passes the ranch down to his son, Spencer Dutton (played by Brandon Skelnar), and then enjoys retirement with Cara. However, the actor who plays Jacob has shared additional details about the character’s future, and Harrison Ford himself has suggested he might return to the Yellowstone universe.

Harrison Ford Has Revealed Jacob Dutton’s Fate After 1923

Following the Hollywood Reporter’s report, Harrison Ford has been thinking about what might happen to his character. He’s even developed some thoughts on how Jacob could be included in Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Yellowstone prequel, 1944. When asked if he’d reappear in Yellowstone through flashbacks, he playfully suggested a more substantial role for his Dutton character.

Given that Jacob Dutton would be around 100 years old in the next story, it’s possible he could still be alive. When viewers last saw Jacob, he appeared healthy and mentioned he planned to relax. Because of this, Ford playfully said he’d return if Sheridan asked nicely, but added that he has no idea what Sheridan has planned. He seemed to suggest his return depends on a request from the show’s creator, with the caveat that he’s unaware of any current plans.

Harrison Ford’s Comments Open the Door For Jacob Dutton to Return In 1944

Ford could realistically play a younger version of his character in 1944, or the show could follow a familiar storytelling approach. Sheridan frequently uses time jumps in Yellowstone to develop characters by showing them at various ages and revealing how they ended up in their current situations. This technique adds depth to their feelings and provides important background information. So, it’s reasonable to expect that 1944 might include Ford as Jacob Dutton, possibly with scenes featuring his nephew as Spencer begins working at the Yellowstone Ranch. The flashbacks could also explore what Jacob went through after his brother, James Dutton (Tim McGraw), died – a time that Yellowstone hasn’t shown much of.

Building on Ford’s idea, Jacob could also be featured in the year 1944. Jacob Dutton could still be alive during the 1940s as Yellowstone‘s first character to reach 100 years old, and with some clever filmmaking, Ford could portray the older version of Jacob. Maybe 1944 could then depict his death, paying tribute to one of the show’s most compelling characters.

Other 1923 Stars are Willing to Return to Yellowstone

It’s likely the story will use several characters from previous installments to build its narrative, as the franchise has done before. Similar to how 1923 featured characters from the first prequel in flashbacks within the main Yellowstone series – explaining the fate of James and Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill) after the events of 1883 – 1944 could also bring back Ford and his 1923 colleagues to show the challenges Spencer faces. Other stars from 1923 have also expressed interest in returning to help set up Sheridan’s next story. In a post-finale interview, one actor noted he would gladly reprise his role in “any capacity.”

Helen Mirren has stated she’d be happy to play Cara Dutton again. She also mentioned she might return to Yellowstone, saying she’s eager to work with Ford again on any future projects. Even though it’s unlikely, Julia Schlaepfer is also open to coming back to Yellowstone as Alex Dutton, despite her character’s sad ending in 1923.

I read that , Schlaepfer playfully suggested to her 1923 co-star that she might come back to the series as a ghost – maybe even “haunting” Spencer and helping him along the way. Because of that, I think it’s totally possible we’ll see Ford, Mirren, Sklenar, and even Schlaepfer again in the next Yellowstone story. It would be amazing for 1923 fans like me to see those characters continue, and it would be really interesting to learn what happened to the survivors after their show ended. Honestly, I think whatever they decide, they can’t really ignore the chance to include Ford!

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2025-10-04 17:08