The Shocking Truth About ‘1923’ Baby John and Its Connection to ‘1944’ Spinoff Revealed by Cast

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Caution: Major plot twists from the Season 2 finale of ‘1923’ lie ahead! To avoid these revelations, make sure to stream the final episode using a subscription on Paramount+’s platform before delving further into this discussion.

During the entire 1923 series, a persistent question has been: Who are the immediate forebears of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton in Yellowstone? The second season deepened this mystery as both Jack’s wife, Elizabeth, and Spencer’s wife, Alex, were expecting. However, by the end of the season, only one child was born, named John. I initially thought this meant we had found out who Costner’s grandfather was. Yet, when I inquired about it from the cast, their responses left me stunned and sparked theories for the upcoming Yellowstone series, 1944.

The 1923 Cast Told Me That The Season 2 Finale Didn’t Confirm Anything About The Dutton Lineage

When Alex welcomed her bundle of joy, only to tragically lose her own life, I naively interpreted it as a confirmation of our family lineage. Spencer, John, Cara, and Jacob made their way back to the ranch with baby John, and the epilogue hinted that Brandon Sklenar’s character spent his existence tending to the ranch and raising his child (and future offspring). I presumed that this young John would mature into Dabney Coleman’s John from the series, Yellowstone.

In contrast, that’s not accurate as I confirmed with Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer, and they both indicated that the door has not been closed yet. Specifically, Sklenar mentioned this explicitly.

The door remains open for Taylor Sheridan to close it… Brandon and I have had numerous discussions regarding our ancestry, and while we both hope that our John could be the same one, only time can confirm this.

Emphasizing the same thought, the Spencer Dutton actor mentioned to me that we’ll only know for sure if “this John” is indeed “the John,” implying a need for more information or time to confirm.

Time will tell if there’s another John.

Once it was made clear that no decision had been reached, I playfully suggested since there were four individuals named John already, they might as well add another five to make it an even dozen. The actor from the show “Drop” humorously agreed, proposing there could be six or seven of them, seeing no reason why not.

After Jack passed away, it’s plausible that Elizabeth gave birth to the child she was carrying and named him John, just as Spencer and Alex had done with their son. In many aspects, this would not be illogical. Spencer named his child after his brother, who happened to be Jack’s father. If so, it would be understandable if Elizabeth also wanted to honor Jack’s dad by naming her baby after him.

Regarding your query on whether the baby is named John confirming the Dutton family lineage, Michelle Randolph swiftly clarified that it unequivocally does not do so. She elaborated as follows:

(In simpler words): When I asked Michelle about the baby being called John, she made it clear that this doesn’t mean he belongs to the Dutton family line. She went on to explain…

Is the door still ajar unconfirmed? Since I’m unsure, it seems to me that it might be open or closed. People have their own speculations, but as of now, nothing is definitively settled.

Indeed, the level of confidence was truly remarkable. Yet, it’s also intriguing because with the upcoming prequel titled “1944” likely in development, I find myself pondering over how the absence of a confirmation might shape the narratives of future Dutton generations.

I Have A Theory About How This Lack Of Confirmation Could Impact 1944

1944 found me pondering quite deeply on the subject of the ranch’s inheritance, given the lack of any definitive information regarding it at the time.

As a die-hard film enthusiast, I’ve been pondering over the storyline development for this upcoming show. My hunch is that it will delve into the lives of Spencer’s offspring – John, born from his union with Alex, and an unnamed child birthed later in life with a widow. Interestingly, I speculate that these characters might be in their mid-20s.

Elizabeth and Jack’s baby could bear the name John, linking them to 1944.

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In simpler terms, the scenario presents an intriguing dispute about who inherits the ranch, as Dutton’s son John is named and there are descendants of Jack and Spencer with claims to the land, who are also at the right age to have a child that fits the role of Kevin Costner’s rancher in this proposed TV series centered around family conflict.

In my understanding, it seems like there might be two individuals named John who are connected to Spencer and Alex in some way, and one or both of them could potentially take over the Yellowstone ranch. So, I guess the upcoming show will delve into their journey as they navigate who will become the next family patriarch.

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2025-04-06 22:07