Director: Taylor Sheridan
Main Cast:
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Zahn McClarnon as Roy Yazzie – former Navajo cowboy, once the heart and manager of Gilley’s
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Timothée Chalamet as Colt Davis – rising musician, son of Bud & Sissy
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Jenna Ortega as Rose – a sharp, modern urban girlfriend
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John Travolta & Debra Winger return as Bud and Sissy (supporting roles)
Genre: Drama – Music – Legacy
Duration: 2h10
📖 Summary:
Years after the legendary Gilley’s shut its doors, Roy Yazzie (Zahn McClarnon) lives in quiet solitude, holding on to the echoes of a wilder, prouder time. Once a celebrated Navajo cowboy and the man who kept Gilley’s spirit alive, Roy now watches the world change faster than the prairie winds.
When Colt Davis (Timothée Chalamet) — the gifted yet restless son of Bud and Sissy — returns to Texas determined to resurrect Gilley’s, Roy steps out of the shadows. He becomes Colt’s mentor, teaching him that a cowboy’s legacy isn’t just in the music or the dancing — it’s in the grit, loyalty, and the stories that built the name.
But the road isn’t easy. With Rose (Jenna Ortega) challenging the old ways and pushing Colt toward a new vision, the trio must navigate the clash of eras: the pull between neon-lit modernity and the dusty, soulful traditions of the past. The fight to revive Gilley’s becomes more than saving a bar — it’s about preserving heritage, bridging generations, and holding on to the spirit of the West before it’s gone.
🎠Casting & Themes:
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Zahn McClarnon delivers a quietly powerful performance, embodying a man straddling two worlds — Native American roots and Southern cowboy grit.
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Timothée Chalamet brings restless energy and raw emotion, a son chasing his place in a legacy he barely understands.
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Jenna Ortega injects modern edge, questioning traditions while uncovering her own connection to them.
Themes woven into the story:
• The intersection of Native American and Southern cultural heritage
• The generational tug-of-war between tradition and progress
• The role of music as identity — a bridge between the past and the present
This is Taylor Sheridan at his best — intimate, rugged, and unapologetically emotional. Urban Cowboy 2: Legacy of Gilley’s isn’t just a sequel; it’s a love letter to the soul of the West and the people who refuse to let it fade.