1923’s Helen Mirren Says She And Cara Dutton Share Personalities Thanks To Taylor Sheridan – Looper

It is no secret that “1923” is nothing without its actors. While each iteration of the “Yellowstone” universe has incorporated many illustrious actors, there is nothing quite like seeing Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford on the small screen together. Taylor Sheridan told Deadline that the scripts had not even been finalized when he tapped the two acclaimed actors for leading roles. The creator wanted them to commit on the spot. Though a risky move, both rose to the challenge. Since they were already cast, the lines between actors and characters became slightly blurred. Helen Mirren readily admitted to Us Weekly that Sheridan prefers to mold the character around the performer, so she and Cara exhibit many similar traits.

“Cara is very much — as Jacob is constructed around Harrison and Harrison’s personal qualities — Cara is constructed around me,” Mirren told the outlet. She explained the similarities between her and her “1923” character, saying, “I would hope the sense of humor. I would hope the stoicism. I would hope the professionality that Cara carries with her. The love. But it’s a tough love. You know, it’s not a sentimental love.” This is the die all Dutton women have been cast, for better or worse. Growing up in an emotional desert is a harsh environment to thrive in, and a formidable exterior is how they get by.