'The Madison' Star Ben Schnetzer Reveals Favorite Filming Moment

The actor opens up about a special night shoot in Montana for Season 1.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:38pm

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Ben Schnetzer, who plays Van in the Paramount+ series The Madison, reflects on a memorable night shoot in Montana during the filming of Season 1 as his favorite day on set. Schnetzer and co-star Beau Garrett, who plays Abigail, also tease that their characters' complex romance will continue to be explored in the already-filmed Season 2.

Why it matters

The Madison, created by Taylor Sheridan, is the latest in a string of the acclaimed writer-director's projects that have showcased the natural beauty of Montana. Schnetzer's insights provide a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and rewards of filming on location in the state.

The details

Schnetzer's favorite scene to film was a night shoot on Cade (Kevin Zegers) and Kestrel's (Danielle Vasinova) ranch, which was the last day of production in Montana for Season 1. The actor said there was a special energy on set during night shoots, with everyone feeling tired but their "inhibitions falling away." Schnetzer and Garrett have confirmed that their characters Abigail and Van will reunite in Season 2 to further explore their complex romance, which deepened during a pivotal scene in Episode 4 of the first season.

  • The night shoot Schnetzer describes was the last day of filming in Montana for Season 1 of The Madison.
  • Season 2 of The Madison has already been filmed.

The players

Ben Schnetzer

The actor who plays the role of Van, a sheriff living in the Madison River Valley, on the Paramount+ series The Madison.

Beau Garrett

The actress who plays the role of Abigail, a character who strikes up an unexpected romance with Van, on The Madison.

Taylor Sheridan

The acclaimed writer-director who created the Paramount+ series The Madison, known for showcasing the natural beauty of Montana in his previous projects.

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What they’re saying

“There's a scene that we shot at the end of Episode 3. It was the last scene we shot in Montana for Season 1 production, and that was a really special day of filming. Just being able to be with the group. Doing a night shoot, there's always a special kind of frisson in the air where everyone's really tired, and your inhibitions fall away.”

— Ben Schnetzer, Actor

“There's probably something in how unrealistic or unattainable this is that is really enticing to both of them. There's something about how it turns the volume up a little bit in cranking up that desire. If Van was just a guy in Abigail's social circle in New York that she crossed paths with, you don't all of a sudden feel the heat turned up because you know that this person might not be attainable. You can take it for granted more, and I don't think they take each other for granted.”

— Ben Schnetzer, Actor

What’s next

Fans will have to wait for the release of Season 2 of The Madison to see how Abigail and Van's romance continues to unfold.

The takeaway

Schnetzer's insights into the filming process for The Madison, particularly the special energy of the night shoots in Montana, provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Paramount+ series. The continued exploration of Abigail and Van's complex relationship in Season 2 will likely be a highlight for viewers.