LOS ANGELES, USA — The Dutton family story dey move on as Paramount+ announce dia new prequel, “1944,” following the success of “1883” and “1923.” This new installment go explore how World War II go affect the Duttons and dia famed Yellowstone Ranch.
The announcement come after the finale of “1923” drop on April 6, 2025, which show major twists and developments for the Dutton family. Spencer Dutton, wey Brandon Sklenar dey play, go lose him wife, Alexandra, but go live on to raise dia son for another 45 years. Dis son be John Dutton II, wey go become the grandfather of John Dutton III, the main character in “Yellowstone.” By 1944, John Dutton II go don reach 21 years old, making am a fitting protagonist for the upcoming series.
Brandon Sklenar express him interest to continue playing Spencer for this new series. He tell Variety, “I know say ‘1944’ na something wey dem dey plan, and I sure go like to see Spencer for 1944.” The creators of the series no reveal much about the overall plot yet, but fans dey expect a captivating tale on how the war impact the Dutton family.
The finale of “1923” show heavy drama, as Alexandra Dutton (Julia Schlaepfer) suffer severe frostbite after giving birth prematurely and tragically lose her life after just a brief reunion with Spencer. Dis heart-wrenching moment go definitely shape the future of Spencer and their child.
As we dey look forward to “1944,” fans dey ask plenty questions about how the new series go tie into the existing storyline. The show dey promise to highlight the challenges the Duttons go face during the war, especially how dey navigate the ranch and personal relationships.
Expectations dey high as the success of prior prequels show sey Taylor Sheridan, the mind behind “Yellowstone,” sabi wetin e dey do. With “1883” and “1923” winning accolades and catch significant audience, many dey wonder wetin “1944” go unveil for the Dutton family saga.
Though “1923” don end, Paramount don confirm say more stories dey on the way, and fans dey eager to witness how the history of the Duttons go unfold and how war go bring new dynamics into their lives.
