'Marshals' Season 2 Casting Changes: Marque Richardson Joins and Morgan Lindholm Expands Role

Production for the second season of CBS’s hit Yellowstone spinoff, Marshals, is officially underway in Park City, Utah. Fans gearing up for the show's fall return will notice new and expanded faces alongside returning leads. Following a massive first season that drew millions of viewers, the network is expanding its ensemble cast to deepen the drama surrounding Kayce Dutton’s ongoing law enforcement journey.

The Story at a Glance

CBS has announced major casting updates for Marshals Season 2 as production continues in Utah. Actor Marque Richardson, known for his roles in Unprisoned and Dear White People, has joined the cast in a recurring role as Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns. Additionally, Morgan Lindholm, who appeared in Season 1 as Maddie—the bartender at Bullet ’N Barrel and the estranged daughter of Cal—will expand her role in the upcoming season.

How the Story Developed

The first season of Marshals launched as a broadcast expansion of the Yellowstone universe, centering on Kayce Dutton (played by Luke Grimes) after he leaves the Yellowstone Ranch to join an elite unit of U.S. Marshals in Montana. The Season 1 finale ended on a high-stakes cliffhanger that left the fates of several main team members uncertain.

In the finale, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Pete “Cal” Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green) and Deputy U.S. Marshal Isabel “Belle” Skinner-Turek (Arielle Kebbel) were ambushed by heavily armed men after being led to a suspicious house. Meanwhile, subtle hints suggested Deputy U.S. Marshal Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) might leave Montana. However, production photos from the set of the Season 2 premiere episode, titled “All Hat No Cattle,” confirm that Santos will return alongside Tatanka Means, who plays Miles Kittle.

Key People and Details

The expansion of the cast introduces key legal and personal dynamics into Kayce Dutton's world:

• Marque Richardson: Cast as Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns. Richardson previously starred as a series regular in Unprisoned and appeared in Dear White People and Antebellum.
• Morgan Lindholm: Expanding her recurring role as Maddie, the bartender at Bullet ’N Barrel and Cal’s estranged daughter. Her previous credits include Truth or Dare and Leverage: Redemption.
• Returning Leads: Luke Grimes leads the cast alongside confirmed returning members Tatanka Means and Ash Santos. Other Yellowstone alumni, including Brecken Merrill (Tate Dutton), Mo Brings Plenty (Mo), and Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater), remain central to the narrative.

The series, executive produced by Taylor Sheridan and showrunner Spencer Hudnut alongside David Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, and Luke Grimes, proved to be a linear television powerhouse. Season 1 averaged 20.4 million multiplatform viewers across its first eight episodes, according to Nielsen data.

Reaction and Response

The casting news provides subtle clues for fans anxious about the Season 1 finale's cliffhangers. With Morgan Lindholm’s role as Cal's daughter expanding, viewers are analyzing what her increased screen time implies about Logan Marshall-Green’s character following the gunfight. Meanwhile, the addition of a recurring Assistant U.S. Attorney indicates that legal proceedings and federal oversight will play a larger part in the team's operations in Montana.

What to Watch

Beyond the immediate aftermath of the shootout, Season 2 is set to explore Kayce Dutton’s personal life following the loss of his wife, Monica. Season 1 teased several potential romantic connections, including subtle moments with team member Andrea Cruz, as well as interactions with Dolly Weaver (played by Ellyn Jameson). Viewers can expect answers to unresolved character fates and new storylines when Marshals returns to CBS this fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Marshals Season 2 premiere?

CBS has confirmed that Season 2 will return with new episodes this fall, following the start of production in June in Park City, Utah.

Who is joining the Marshals Season 2 cast?

Marque Richardson joins the show in a recurring role as Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns. Morgan Lindholm will also expand her role as bartender Maddie.

Which cast members are confirmed to return for Season 2?

Luke Grimes returns as Kayce Dutton, with Tatanka Means (Miles) and Ash Santos (Andrea) also confirmed to appear in Season 2.

How did Marshals Season 1 perform in ratings?

According to Nielsen figures, Season 1 averaged 20.4 million multiplatform viewers across its first eight episodes.