In May 2024, Tim McGraw, who was seen about two years ago in Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama 1883, was announced as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming bull riding series. However, Deadline has confirmed that the country music icon has exited the untitled project in which he was not only set to star but also executive produce. The rodeo drama is created and written by Brandon Camp, who was set to serve as co-showrunner alongside Taylor Elmore.
For those curious about the reason behind McGraw’s sudden departure, it appears that the multifaceted artist is coming off orthopedic surgery on both knees, which he underwent in August due to an injury sustained on tour, resulting in him canceling the rest of his 2024 concert dates. Not to mention, reports revealed he needed to undergo back surgery which would require an unspecified amount of recovery time. With this, McGraw is stepping back from the role, which allows the project to move forward, with the part recast.
In this physically demanding series, McGraw was set to star as a champion in the fierce, competitive world of bull riding, with his character facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose very existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past. Now, the future of the series, which comes from Skydance Television and McGraw’s Skydance-backed Down Home, is unclear, with talks of recasting circulating.
Tim McGraw Contributed to Bringing The Dutton Clan to Life
In 2021, McGraw was among the main cast who debuted in 1883, a spin-off prequel to Sheridan’s Yellowstone. He portrayed James Dillard Dutton, John Dutton III’s great-grandfather, in all ten episodes of the miniseries, which ran from December 19, 2021, to February 27, 2022, on Paramount+. Although 1883 is the second installment produced in the Yellowstone universe, it is chronologically the first of several prequels to Yellowstone and explores the Dutton family’s journey west through the Great Plains and how they ended up owning their expansive Montana ranch, Yellowstone. In addition to McGraw, the prequel stars his wife, Faith Hill, alongside Sam Elliott, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nelsen, and James Landry Hébert.
There is currently no release date for the Netflix bull riding series, which previously starred McGraw; however, 1883 is streaming on Paramount+.
1883
- Release Date
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2021 – 2021
- Network
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CBS
- Showrunner
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Ron Burkle
- Directors
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Ron Burkle
- Writers
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Ron Burkle