Men's Health May 26, 2026 0 Comments

Logan Marshall-Green Reveals Shocking Twists in Marshals Season 1 and What’s Next for Cal That Will Leave You Breathless

Ever wondered what it truly means to be a badass, not just on screen but in the trenches of storytelling? Logan Marshall-Green, a name synonymous with gritty, compelling characters—from the adrenaline-pumping days of 24 to the sci-fi intensity of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus—knows a thing or two about keeping it fresh. Now, as the solid anchor in CBS’s explosive new crime procedural Marshals (a subtle nod to the Yellowstone universe), he’s stepping into the boots of Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Pete “Cal” Calvin, juggling high-stakes missions and complicated family ties in the rugged landscapes of Montana. But here’s the twist: beneath all those explosions and gunfights lies a deeply human story—one that Logan pours his soul into. Curious how an actor with decades of experience stays sharp, balances physical demands, and approaches his craft with authenticity? Stick around—this read’s gonna take you there. LEARN MORE.

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LOGAN MARSHALL-GREEN IS the first to admit he’s “been around the block.” But the veteran movie and TV actor—who’s carved out a niche as one of the most convincing badasses on screen, from an early role on the original 24 to Ridley Scott’s Prometheus to 2024’s Netflix hit Carry-On—always tries to bring something new to each and every badass. On Marshals, the massive new CBS crime procedural series (and low-key Yellowstone spin-off), Marshall-Green serves as an anchor, playing Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Pete “Cal” Calvin, who oversees a specialized Marshals office in Montana and recruits his old Navy SEALs pal Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) to join the service.

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Cue explosions and drug busts galore, and Marshals has already been renewed for a second season (which is currently filming). But it wouldn’t all hang together without the searingly real human element that Marshall-Green brings to his performance, whether Cal is tentatively trying to make amends with his estranged daughter or undergoing hypothermia.

Men’s Health recently spoke with Marshall-Green, who was looking surprisingly preppy in a bright blue sweater, about where Marshals goes from here, the part that hit closest to home, and the other TV show he would “kill to be on.”

MEN’S HEALTH: What does it feel like to have finally wrapped on such a big, explosive season?

LOGAN MARSHALL-GREEN: It was brutal. That shoot was a lot of work, and it was brutal on the crew, brutal on the cast. It was a lot of hours to make this the best it could be, keep the stakes high, and deliver. We were pulling 70-, 80-hour weeks and shooting six days.

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MH: It looks like it was grueling on Cal, too. The season finale leaves him on a mighty cliffhanger, guns pointed at him. Do you have an idea where things go from there?

LMG: I know as far as the first episode [of season 2] we’re about to shoot. We’re gonna pick up right where we left off. That cliffhanger will energetically go right back into it, and there will be a lot of consequences. There’s a lot of drama in the first episode.

MH: People will be thinking about Cal and his fate. What are your hopes for Cal as a viewer and as an actor in the next season?

LMG: As an actor, I hope we continue to challenge the character. He’s been through war, he’s a Marshal, and now he’s a victim of cancer. Whether he’s a survivor of cancer—I’m a little torn, to be completely honest. I don’t know if I want him to survive this. Maybe that’s just due to my own experience with cancer in my family, but you know, we go out there and we tell these stories, and we bring all these men and women away from their families for hours to tell these stories. I don’t want to tell a safe story. I want him to feel earned, and I can only say that I hope we continue to do that.

MH: Speaking of earned, he does get a powerful and long-awaited moment of redemption in the season finale, between him and his daughter. Can you talk about weaving that into the character’s arc?

LMG: That’s why we’re all here—because he wanted to be closer to his daughter, and his daughter was stationed in Montana, so he took a job as a Marshal in Montana. It wasn’t to be closer to some guy named Kayce Dutton. Now, don’t get me wrong, I know why we’re shooting this thing and it’s part of the bigger [Yellowstone] universe, but as far as Cal is concerned, his universe was Maddie, and it was getting back into her life. So I was really happy to see that love story, because that’s what it is, and that’s something I approached [showrunner] Spencer [Hudnut] about. As much as I knew Belle and Cal would have their own love story, or intimate story, I made it clear to him that I thought the most important love story is between him and his daughter here, and how that evolves remains to be seen. But right now we’ll leave them on a good note.

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MH: What was the hardest part physically about doing this show?

LMG: This was an incredibly physically demanding show for everyone—crew, cast, everybody. As far as something specific, acting like you have hypothermia was one of the harder things I’ve done. To keep that ball in the air for a full episode was not fun. I won’t lie. It is a physical workout to stay stone cold and act.

MH: What about the hardest part of the show as an actor?

LMG: I think it was the scenes with my estranged daughter. It’s very close to home, and those are incredibly hard scenes on me.

MH: What moment from the season surprised you the most?

LMG: Double G [Garrett] dying. I really didn’t see that coming, especially given how impressive Riley [Green]’s first turn as an actor was. How kind of beautifully the character was written by Spencer. You’ve gotta kill your darlings, and certainly Riley Green’s a darling.

MH: Having deep experience in crime and other genre film and TV work, did you feel like a mentor in some ways on set?

LMG: No. There’s a lot of pros on that set. I always just try to show up, be prepared, lead by example. I’m not a mentor to anyone on that set; in fact, I’d say it’s the opposite. I looked up to a lot of them. There’s some incredible actors and artists on that set, and as much as I’ve been around the block a few times, I don’t ever want it to feel that way.

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MH: But you have been around the block. You were on 24 when that was completely new. I assume you don’t need this job. So what made you want to jump into Marshals?

LMG: The thing that drew me the most was the casting of all of the indigenous actors and being able to work with indigenous stories and tell those stories. I haven’t seen Yellowstone; I’ve seen the pilot. I got the offer about 10 days before we were shooting, so I had to make a decision quick, and I watched the pilot with my partner. It was obviously elevated storytelling, and I knew where the direction was going. I love indigenous stories, and I’m glad that we get to tell them. I feel very proud to be a part of that.

MH: Did you actually have to do all that horseback riding? Would you like to own a horse now?

LMG: [Laughs] I do not want to own a horse. That’s Arielle [Kebbel]’s bag, not mine, because I also have worked extensively with horses as a ranch hand, and I know how much they cost. I was taking care of a lot of Hollywood’s forgotten horses, let’s just say, in L.A. once for another film. I worked as a ranch hand for like six months, and I can tell you that horses are an incredible responsibility. I’m not responsible enough to have a horse.

MH: I’m always curious when I talk to actors: What show would you most like to be on, besides Marshals?

LMG: Right now, Severance. Or maybe The Comeback when it comes back in 10 years.

MH: Why Severance?

LMG: Because that is a universe I just have not seen before. The ensemble on that show is incredible. I adore that show, and I adore that kind of out-of-the-box auteur approach. I would kill to be on Severance.

MH: What physical feat do you hope to conquer next?

LMG: I’m about to turn 50, so just being able to stand and walk… it’s not something I take for granted without bones popping. I’ve always been somewhat of a physical actor, and I’d say the thing I really want to do is get back on stage, which is a physical feat in and of itself, and it’s where a lot of my foundation is. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on stage, so it’s something I’m going to be pursuing pretty heavily after this.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Paul Schrodt is a freelance writer and editor covering pop culture and the entertainment industry. He has contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Men’s Health, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles magazine, and others.