Rita Wilson has joined the cast of 1883 alongside Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. The actress, the wife of Tom Hanks, took to social media to share the wonderful news.
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"The secret is out—I’ll be joining my friends @faithhill and @thetimmcgraw on the show @1883official this season! Keep up with episodes every Sunday on @paramountplus to catch a glimpse of yours truly," she captioned the post alongside a selfie of her and Faith in costume.
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In the snap, Rita wore loose braids in her hair and paired a cream lace shirt with a rust blazer and gold brooch.
Fans were over the moon about the news, with one writing: "My favorite new show. Even better than Yellowstone," as another shared: "Always nice to see you and Faith together."
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Even Faith and Tim's daughter Audrey got involved, commenting: "Iconic."
The pair have been friends since the early 2000s, and Rita will portray Carolyn, a storekeeper at Doan's Crossing who helps Margaret (played by Faith) decompress.
Rita will join the series
The news comes after 65-year-old Tom surprised fans with an appearance in the second episode of the new series, a spin-off of Kevin Costner's Yellowstone. The Oscar winner played General George Meade who appeared as part of a Civil War flashback.
1883 follows the Dutton family before they founded their Montana cattle ranch, and airs on Paramount +.
It debuted on 19 December, and has received huge praise from viewers since its release. The official synopsis for the show reads: "1883 follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana."
Faith has been applauded for her acting skills
Ahead of the release date, Faith said that working in the show was "the opportunity of a lifetime".
She said: "The Duttons are a formidable family and it is an absolute dream to bring such a strong female character like Margaret Dutton to life. I am humbled and honored to work with Taylor and his entire team."
Tim, meanwhile, described it as "a dream job".
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