1923's Julia Schlaepfer Says Brandon Sklenar Would Wear the 'Same Clothes' for 2 Weeks While Filming in Africa (Exclusive)

Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer attend the season 2 premiere of ‘1923’ in L.A.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty Jesse Grant/Getty It’s safe to sayBrandon Sklenarhas quite a lot in common with his rugged1923character. At the season 2 premiere of theYellowstoneprequel series on Feb. 19, Sklenar’s onscreen partner Julia Schlaepfer told PEOPLE that the actor, 34, is “like Spencer,” his character, in one very unique way. “He just will throw on the same pair of clothes after two weeks and just call it good,” she said.

1923's Julia Schlaepfer Says Filming 'Brutal' Ellis Island Medical Inspection Was 'More Challenging' Than She Expected (Exclusive)

Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra in ‘1923’ season 2.Photo:Lauren Smith/Paramount+ Lauren Smith/Paramount+ Warning: This post contains spoilers for episode 3 of1923season 2. It was hard forJulia Schlaepfernot to internalize the heartbreaking and harrowing journey her1923character goes on in season 2. Schlaepfer, 30, plays former British royal turned runaway bride Alexandra, who abandoned her title and her family to run off with Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) in Africa in season 1. In season 2, both she and Spencer are making their way to his home in Montana on their own afterthey were separated in the heart-wrenching season 1 finale— and the stakes have been raised followingAlex’s pregnancy reveal in the season 2 premiere.

1923Cast: Meet the Actors and Characters Behind theYellowstoneSpinoff

Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton on ‘1923’.Photo:Emerson Miller/Paramount+ Emerson Miller/Paramount+ Taylor Sheridanmight not have made1923if it weren’t for the cast he secured for the series. TheYellowstonecreator toldDeadlinethat he wrote Jacob Dutton specifically forHarrison Ford— and that he didn’t begin writing until Ford committed to the role (which he did over some wine). AfterHelen Mirrensigned on, Sheridan was ready to find the rest of his cast and write. “When you can find anchors like Harrison and Helen, then it lets me go and discover the next generation of movie stars, which is my favorite thing to do,” Sheridan said.

1923Pays Tribute to Late Cole Brings Plenty in Season 2 Premiere — and Recasts His Character

Cole Brings Plenty as Pete Plenty Clouds in ‘1923’.Photo:Emerson Miller/Paramount+ Emerson Miller/Paramount+ The season 2 premiere of1923kicked off with a special dedication to one of their own. The long-awaited episode began with a tribute to Cole Brings Plenty, who starred in the first season as Pete Plenty Clouds, andwas found dead in April days after he was declared missing. A photo of the actor, who was 27, was shown along with an “In Memoriam” message as the episode started.

1923Season 2: All About theYellowstoneSpinoff Starring Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton in ‘1923’.Photo:James Minchin III/Paramount+ James Minchin III/Paramount+ 1923is the second prequel toYellowstone, which starsKevin Costneras the fictitious John Dutton. The first prequel,1883, featured real-life coupleTim McGrawandFaith Hilland aired in December 2021. Still, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a lot to look forward to when season 2 does begin. Here’s everything you need to know about season 2 of1923.