‘Marshals’ Star Logan Marshall-Green on His Character’s Tense Brotherhood With Kayce and Surviving Extreme Fight Choreography Known as the ‘Pain Train’
Logan Marshall-Green plays Pete Calvin, a Navy SEAL buddy of Kayce on 'Marshals'
Pete Calvin serves as Kayce's connection to the marshal team
The character relationship features a complex, dynamic history
Marshall-Green endured intense fight choreography called the 'Pain Train'
The actor is using his performance to pay tribute to veterans
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Actor Logan Marshall-Green discussed his portrayal of Pete Calvin on the CBS spinoff 'Marshals' in an interview with Variety on March 1, 2026, explaining how his character's complex relationship with Kayce and the intense fight sequences known as the 'Pain Train' shaped his performance. The show, a 'Yellowstone' spinoff, follows a five-person marshal team with Luke Grimes playing Kayce Dutton, while Marshall-Green's Pete Calvin serves as a mission-critical figure who brings Kayce into the team after bonding through their shared military experiences. Marshall-Green revealed that Pete is more than just a colleague to Kayce but a brother-in-arms who carries the psychological scars of their time in special forces together. The actor detailed the physical demands of the role, particularly the grueling fight choreography that earned the nickname 'Pain Train' among the production team, requiring months of preparation to execute realistically while maintaining safety. Despite the challenges, Marshall-Green expressed pride in using his platform to honor veterans through authentic portrayal of military camaraderie and the lasting impact of combat service.
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