Why Filming in Montana Surprised Michelle Pfeiffer

Montana residents know that some of the most beautiful destinations in the state don't come with modern conveniences.

That's something that actress Michelle Pfeiffer had to learn the hard way when she was recently in Big Sky Country filming scenes for The Madison on Paramount+.

During a recent interview on the LA Times podcast, Pfeiffer said that while filming in Montana was beautiful, there were a few things the cast and crew had to get used to on set. Two of the things she mentioned were the lack of bathrooms and a bathtub in the cabin they built and filmed in, and the fact that most places didn't have air conditioning.

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For many people who live in Montana, not having AC is fairly common. We just open our windows at night to let the cool air in. However, for those living a life of luxury, it can be viewed as an inconvenience.

Pfeiffer said that Montana is "breathtakingly gorgeous", but the lack of plumbing and modern conveniences, filming in rugged areas, and the extreme weather with no cast and crew trailers were difficult challenges to adapt to.

If you haven't watched The Madison yet, season one is available on Paramount+. I know some people will complain that it was filmed in Montana, but I enjoyed watching it. It was fun to see if I could recognize the locations they used while filming.

Seasons 2 and 3 for The Madison have been confirmed, so Pfeiffer will have to buck up for more filming in Montana's rugged wilderness.

Montana isn't for everyone, and if you ask me, that's a good thing.

For Michelle Pfeiffer, filming in Montana was "far from paradise", but I'm pretty sure the rest of us know how lucky we are to live in the Treasure State and call it home.