Warning! Spoilers for the 1923 series finale!
1923 star Julia Schlaepfer has opened up on how Harrison Ford took care of her after their characters Alex and Jacob had their first scene together during season 2’s shocking finale. A spinoff prequel to hit neo-Western Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 debuted on Paramount on December 18, 2022. The show ran for two seasons, concluding on April 6, after 16 episodes, and ended with an explosive finale that rounded off 1923 season 2 in a typically violent style. The episode included a scene between Alex and Jacob, culminating in tragedy, and Schlaepfer reveals her thoughts on the scene.
In an interview with ScreenRant, the actress discusses the feature-length finale, which results in the deaths of several prominent 1923 characters, including Alex. She discusses how her first scene with Ford was the scene where Alex has to give birth while dying from frostbite and hypothermia, and that this was a very intense and emotionally charged scene. She reveals being emotionally drained from the grueling season and how Ford wanted to make sure she was okay and took care of her. Check out Schlaepfer’s comments below:
ScreenRant: I’m so sad Alex never got to meet Aunt Cara, but you did get to share a significant scene with Uncle Jacob. Can you talk about working with Harrison Ford while processing Alex’s tragic circumstances?
Schlaepfer: I was heartbroken that she didn’t get to meet Cara as well; I think they just would’ve hit it off. And Helen Mirren, of course, I would follow that woman anywhere. But Harrison is so special. He leads our set in the most effortless way, and he just leaves so much space for everyone on the crew.
The first scene I filmed with him was my birthing scene. I was just so exhausted and traumatized from the season, and he just wanted to make sure I was okay. He just took care of me – and of Alex – in his fatherly Jacob Dutton way. And it’s so fun because their rapport is so cheeky that like a different version of her and Spencer. It just to me is confirmation that she would’ve hit it off with that whole family, and I think she would’ve fit right in.
It is a tragedy that we don’t get to see that version of the story, but boy, were those scenes so fun to film with Harrison. It’ll be the highlight of my career, probably forever.
What This Means For Ford’s 1923 On-Set Behavior
It’s Another Glowing Endorsement Of The Legend’s Bond With The Cast
Schlaepfer’s comments seem to back up what other 1923 cast members, such as Helen Mirren, have stated about Ford’s on-set behavior on the show – that he was kind, courteous, and caring. She mentions that, despite having very few scenes with the acting legend, he was quick to make sure she was okay and to check on her well-being. She also likened Ford’s approach to that of his character, Jacob Dutton, when discussing how he was fatherly towards her, suggesting Ford brought a lot of himself to the character.
These are also comments that show the familial bond many of the cast and crew shared on set and how Ford, as the biggest star of the production, was always willing to help his co-stars out.
These are also comments that show the familial bond many of the cast and crew shared on set and how Ford, as the biggest star of the production, was always willing to help his co-stars out. As one of Hollywood’s more private stars, Ford often has a reputation of being standoffish, but Schlaepfer’s comments suggest that he cares for his castmates and is keen to see everyone having a good time and enjoying themselves on set, and she was clearly very moved by the gesture.
Our Take On Ford’s Role In 1923’s Production
The Cinematic Icon Fully Embraced The Role Of Jacob Dutton
Being part of an intense production involving characters who share a close bond can be an emotionally intense experience. Ford is one of the most iconic actors in the history of cinema, and it seems like the Star Wars legend fully embraced the role of Jacob Dutton. Jacob is the patriarch, the protector, and the provider who will stop at nothing to look after his family, and, as one of Ford’s best roles, it seems that he took the protective nature of his character into his relationships with other cast members on the set of 1923.
1923
9/10
- Release Date
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2022 – 2025-00-00
- Network
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Paramount+