It Ends with Us star Brandon Sklenar gets a golden chance to share the stage with iconic Hollywood actors in the new season of his Paramount show. 

The success of Paramount’s neo-Western drama series, Yellowstone, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, prompted another prequel to follow. The first prequel, 1883, followed the life of the Dutton family during the Old West. The show was well-received by the audience, which led to the release of another prequel series, 1923.

This show also followed the arduous journey of a generation of the same Dutton family, during the time of Western expansion. The highly anticipated second season of the show is about to drop, and Brandon Sklenar is taking center stage alongside Hollywood legends Harrison Ford and Dame Helen Mirren. It’s rare for young actors to get this opportunity so soon in their careers, but it seems Sklenar got lucky.

Acting alongside icons: The dream team in 1923

The It Ends with Us lead, Brandon Sklenar, also plays one of the lead characters in Paramount’s TV series, 1923. The actor portrays the role of Spencer Dutton, a rugged and charming war veteran dealing with the effects of trauma and lots of family drama.

Brandon Sklenar in 1923 | Credits: Paramount+

Hollywood legends Harrison Ford and Dame Helen Mirren also form the main cast, portraying the heads of the Dutton family. The senior actors bring a sense of gravitas and authenticity to the screen as they deal with the changing climate of the 20s.

In an interview with Forbes, Sklenar revealed that they have already begun filming for the second season of the show. This time the actor has gotten the golden chance of sharing the screen with his ‘parents’ more often than in the previous season.

Harrison Ford and Dame Helen Mirren in 1923 | Credits: Paramount+

I do get plenty of Helen and Harrison time, and it’s going to be special. I mean, the finale of the series is probably one of the best things I’ve read in my life.

The Midway actor is stoked to be working with such talented seniors, soaking in all that he could learn about acting from them. More drama, more action, and a lot more darker themes are going to be included in the upcoming final season of the hit show.

New era for the Duttons: More about Season 2

The actor also revealed to Forbes that the new season is going to be a lot darker and more exciting. Since it is the final season, fans are curious to know how Taylor Sheridan is going to wrap up the Duttons’ story.

Helen Mirren in 1923 | Credits: Paramount+

The tone shifts a lot and it’s definitely a bit darker. It’s very beautiful. It’s so hard for me to not give away spoilers.

The show is set against the backdrop of Prohibition and the early stages of Great Depression, so the future includes a lot of hardships for the family. Sklenar further discussed his future plans, which include trying his hand at directing.

I’m just excited to work with great directors and great actors, and just continue to learn and grow. I’d like to direct at some point in the next five years. I’m kind of just trying to learn.

Sklenar wants to develop more as an actor and work on directing projects in the future. Fans of the show are thrilled for the new season and are anxiously waiting to see the trio of Ford, Mirren, and Sklenar create magic onscreen.