Alright movie fans let's talk about the queen Dame helen mirren . She's been making headlines lately not just for her amazing performance in 1923 but also for some seriously funny banter with co-star harrison ford . Plus if you are a 1923 watcher things are getting wild at the Dutton ranch. Let's get into all the details.
Dame Helen Mirren Jokes About DNA Tests with Harrison Ford: Could They Be Long-Lost Relatives?
So Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford are starring together in the Yellowstone prequel series 1923 and apparently they are having a blast working together. In fact they get along so well Helen is starting to think They might actually be related! Yes you read that right related.
Mirren told People magazine that she and Harrison have a "weird thing" a connection like "your best friend in college that you haven't seen for like 30 years but once you're back it's exactly the same only even better actually." She even joked "Maybe we should do a DNA test. Maybe we are brother and sister in the end or something like that." How hilarious is that?
Harrison Ford played along perfectly responding "Well that makes it even more bizarre." Mirren then quipped back "Maybe cousins. That would be better." These two are clearly having a lot of fun and their on-screen chemistry in 1923 is probably partly due to this real-life connection.
They actually worked together way back in 1986 in The Mosquito Coast but hadn't teamed up again until now. Ford mentioned that when actors just "fit" together on a project you can feel it and he thinks their casting in 1923 was perfect. It sounds like working with Helen is like reuniting with an old friend for Harrison and the feeling is definitely mutual.
1923 Episode Recap: Brain Surgery Drama and a Surprise Pregnancy Bombshell for the Duttons!
Okay switching gears to the actual show 1923 things are getting seriously intense on the Dutton ranch. The latest episode was packed with drama including a DIY brain surgery scene that will make you squirm and a major pregnancy reveal. If you missed it here is the lowdown but be warned spoilers ahead!
First up Zane one of the ranch hands is in really bad shape after a brutal attack. He and his wife Alice were targeted because of their interracial marriage. The town doctor has to perform a risky procedure right there on the ranch to relieve pressure on Zane's brain. It involves drilling a hole in his head! Jacob Dutton and Jack have to hold Zane down while this happens. Talk about tense.
Surprisingly the procedure works! Zane is going to be okay which is a relief. But that is not the only medical drama of the episode. Elizabeth Jack's fiancee is getting her daily rabies shot because of that wolf bite from a previous episode. And guess what? The doctor figures out she is pregnant! Another Dutton baby is on the way.
This news comes at a dramatic moment because Elizabeth and Jack were having some relationship issues. Elizabeth was planning to leave Montana for Boston because of the harsh winter. Jacob tries to give Jack some advice about Elizabeth saying Jack is her "sun". Turns out though Jacob's wisdom had nothing to do with Elizabeth deciding to stay. She was just happy about the baby! Cara Dutton Jacob's wife had a good laugh about Jacob thinking he had solved everything with his "wisdom" when really it was the pregnancy that changed things.
Key Moments from 1923 Season 2 Episode:
- DIY Brain Surgery: Zane undergoes a risky procedure on the ranch to relieve pressure from a brain injury.
- Successful Operation: Against the odds the brain surgery is a success and Zane recovers.
- Pregnancy Reveal: Elizabeth learns she is pregnant with Jack's baby during a routine rabies shot appointment.
- Cara's Amusement: Cara Dutton playfully mocks Jacob's assumption that his advice resolved Elizabeth and Jack's issues when it was the pregnancy news.
- Dutton Family Growth: The Dutton family prepares to welcome a new generation amidst ongoing ranch drama.
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford: A Timeless On-Screen Duo (and Maybe Distant Relatives?)
Whether they are secretly related or not Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford are clearly a fantastic on-screen pairing. Their chemistry in 1923 is undeniable and their off-screen friendship seems just as charming. And if you are watching 1923 get ready for more drama twists and turns as season 2 unfolds. It is definitely keeping viewers on the edge of their seats!