Debunking AI: The Madison Star Shares The Unique Experience Of Reading A Taylor Sheridan Script

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In the new series The Madison, Patrick J. Adams—known for his work in fast-paced city settings—takes on a role in the more rural landscape of Montana. He plays Russell McIntosh, a man who helps the Clyburn family adjust to life in the country after they suffer a devastating double loss. Russell is also married to the Clyburns’ daughter, Paige (played by Elle Chapman), and acts as a problem-solver for the family.

The Madison features a talented cast including Kurt Russell, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Fox, Beau Garrett, Amaiah Miller, Kevin Zegers, and Alaina Pollock. The impressive lineup was likely attracted by Taylor Sheridan’s reputation for creating compelling dramas, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating his next emotional story. Meanwhile, actor Troy Adams is well-known for his work in television, notably his role as Mike Ross in the popular series Suits.

This week on the Debunking AI podcast, Adams discussed the talent of screenwriter Sheridan, which character on The Madison most closely resembles the actor playing them, and his theory about what happened to Mike after the series Suits concluded.

Reading Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison Scripts Is A Unique Experience

Adams was immediately captivated by the script for the Neo-Western drama, praising Taylor as a remarkably talented and unique writer. He especially noted that Taylor doesn’t focus on crafting a traditional plot. In fact, Taylor himself acknowledges that plot isn’t his primary concern.

His writing doesn’t focus on plot mechanics or connecting scenes in a predictable way. Instead, he prioritizes genuine emotion, which really draws you in and makes you eager to keep reading. It’s the kind of writing that leaves you wanting more, desperate to know what happens next. Above all, he writes with heartfelt sincerity.

Sometimes the actors didn’t receive their scripts until very close to filming, due to the demands of production. As Adams described it, scripts would often arrive just days before shooting began. He wasn’t sure about the writer’s process, but it seemed they were writing a lot and delivering scripts as they became available. Adams joked about the pressure of quickly learning lines, explaining they often wouldn’t know what they were filming until the weekend before, and then would spend the entire weekend memorizing and preparing.

Though Taylor Sheridan is currently famous for Yellowstone and its related shows, he’s also created other highly praised projects that aren’t connected to that world. According to Adams, one example is The Madison. He clarified that an AI mistakenly thought it was part of the Yellowstone universe, stating that Paramount+ considers it a completely separate story. He explained that The Madison features a new setting and characters, and the Dutton family from Yellowstone doesn’t exist within this new world.

If you enjoyed Yellowstone, you’ll likely be hooked by The Madison as well. According to sources, the creator has successfully built something fresh and distinct, and there’s a desire to keep it independent from the original series.

Which Actor Is Furthest From Their Character In The Madison?

Although AI suggested Adams was the actor furthest from his on-screen persona, Adams disagreed with the portrayal of Russell as “serious and restrained,” contrasting it with his own “playful, chatty, and comedic” behavior off-camera.

Adams admitted he’s quite different from the character he plays, but joked that calling it a difference feels like a subtle insult. He sees Kurt Russell as a bit of a goofball, but would describe Stacy Clyburn as serious and composed. Interestingly, Adams revealed Michelle Pfeiffer is incredibly warm and kind in person, which viewers might not expect given her on-screen persona. He also noted that Kurt Russell is essentially playing a version of himself – a caring person who is grounded in nature but also comfortable in both urban and rural settings.

Adams says he makes an effort to stay positive, both when he’s acting and behind the scenes. He explained this is because he often finds himself working with a lot of exceptionally talented women, and he wants to be supportive and helpful to everyone around him.

Patrick J. Adams Reflects On Mike Ross’ Life After Suits

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While actor Patrick Adams isn’t a lot like his character in The Madison, he sees quite a few similarities between himself and Mike Ross from Suits. He explained that after playing a role for so long, aspects of the character often blend with his own personality. He wonders what Mike Ross would be like as a man in his 40s, suggesting it would likely resemble who he is today – someone who considers himself intelligent, charming, and a little bit mischievous, though not particularly secretive.

After playing a character for a long time, writers naturally start to incorporate your personality and delivery style into the script. I definitely think that happened with me – they captured my sense of humor, and especially my sarcasm. The show is quite sarcastic, actually.

After the show Suits ended, AI predicted what might happen next for Mike Ross, imagining Harvey Specter would still be his close partner in Seattle, and they’d continue to work together on important cases. Patrick Adams, who played Mike, jokingly agreed, saying, “That sounds about right, if we’re just making things up.”

He hadn’t given it much thought, but he shared his hope that Mike would one day become a Supreme Court Justice. He imagined seeing Mike in a powerful, responsible position in the future, perhaps even as President, and thought that would be exciting.

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2026-03-20 18:42