Texas Ag Commissioner Makes Cameo Appearance on 'Yellowstone' Origin Series

AUSTIN – Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller recently filmed a cameo appearance on the hit series 'Yellowstone' origin series '1883.'  

Here is Miller's post on social media: I met a new friend last week when I was filming my cameo appearance in 1883 which is the Yellowstone origin story. Sam Elliott is a great actor and it was a pleasure to spend some time with him and get to know him. I will be appearing in episodes 6 and 7 so please watch for me. Other big news is coming down the pike so stay tuned for that as well!

Some scenes in the series are being filmed in Texas.  

According to reports, a prequel to "Yellowstone," "1883" follows the Dutton family as they flee poverty in Texas and embark on a journey through the Great Plains to seek a better future in Montana. Real-life couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill star as James and Margaret Dutton, while Sam Elliott portrays Shea Brennan, a tough cowboy who has sadness in his past. Other cast members include Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett and Dawn Olivieri. Billy Bob Thornton will guest star and Tom Hanks makes a cameo in a Civil War flashback scene.

'1883' can be seen on Paramount+.