The actor says the upcoming season of the “Yellowstone” prequel finally showcases his character’s emotional side.
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Spencer Dutton will be a changed man by the end of1923s second season.
It’s so beautiful.

Brandon Sklenar as Spencer in ‘1923’.Credit:Lo Smith/Paramount+
It’s such a beautiful character arc, the actor says.
If the first season of1923taught us anything, it was that you dont mess with Spencer Dutton.
Now, Sklenar says that Spencers softer side is set to take center stage.

Spencer Dutton in ‘1923’.Paramount+
Without that, he would just sort of fall into this brutish kind of thing.
Which is entertaining, but it doesn’t hit on the same emotional soul [or] heart level.
It was a gift.

Brandon Sklenar as Spencer and Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra of the Paramount+ series 1923.Emerson Miller/Paramount+
He feels a tremendous a weight and responsibility, Sklenar explains.
And then, you know, it’s like blaming himself.
Like, should he never see her again if he doesn’t see his family?
“It’s exciting.
It really is,” he says.
“People are going to love it.
I can’t wait.
1923season 2 premieres Feb. 23 on Paramount+.