After trying his hand at acting (and considerably succeeding nonetheless), Taylor Sheridan found his true calling in writing, directing, and producing, and those are exactly the fields in which he has been excelling lately. While his other projects have been successful masterpieces themselves, his smash hit Yellowstone saga and the prequel succeeding series are regarded as some of his best to date.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
That said, Sheridan has also expressed how he doesn’t see his prequel Western series as spinoffs of the Kevin Costner-starrer. In fact, if anything, he has an excellent reason for seeing all his other ranch-y series in their respective lights instead of connecting it to the Yellowstone lore — one that even the Marvel Cinematic Universe must pay heed to if it truly wishes to step back on the track.
Taylor Sheridan Follows an Isolated Storyline Idea for His Series...
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
That said, Sheridan has also expressed how he doesn’t see his prequel Western series as spinoffs of the Kevin Costner-starrer. In fact, if anything, he has an excellent reason for seeing all his other ranch-y series in their respective lights instead of connecting it to the Yellowstone lore — one that even the Marvel Cinematic Universe must pay heed to if it truly wishes to step back on the track.
Taylor Sheridan Follows an Isolated Storyline Idea for His Series...
- 6/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Despite the overarching subjects of societal issues, intercultural politics, and a focus on the Native Indian community, Yellowstone commits treachery in its representation of the minority that even its most ardent supporters cannot settle on. With Taylor Sheridan’s excellent world-building as a central arc of the story, the series takes shape around 3 pillars of the community: the white foreigner, the indigenous tribe, and the capitalist exploiters who prey equally on both.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Sheridan has been one of Hollywood’s most ruthless and instinctively offensive spokespersons of the societal injustice, prejudice, and bigotry that pollutes the social culture of today. By speaking out through his work, the creative writer-director has stepped over a line many in his position would fear to cross. But despite Sheridan’s attempts at representation, one miscalculation during the casting process now makes fans question his commitment to the story that he is trying to tell.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Sheridan has been one of Hollywood’s most ruthless and instinctively offensive spokespersons of the societal injustice, prejudice, and bigotry that pollutes the social culture of today. By speaking out through his work, the creative writer-director has stepped over a line many in his position would fear to cross. But despite Sheridan’s attempts at representation, one miscalculation during the casting process now makes fans question his commitment to the story that he is trying to tell.
- 6/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Sicario was, in many ways, the first film that introduced the mainstream audience to the brilliance of Taylor Sheridan as a scriptwriter. Denis Villeneuve, although present in the movie scene since the late 90s, was the only director who could have brought Sheridan’s twisted vision of complex human behavior to the screens without ruining the original story.
Emily Blunt and Daniel Kaluuya in Sicario [Credit: Lionsgate Films]Those among the fans who hadn’t been aware of Villeneuve’s existence in the form of Polytechnique (2009) or Incendies (2010) surely sat up and took notice. Soon after, Taylor Sheridan and Denis Villeneuve became part of those rare handful of writer-directors whose names increased ticket sales just as much as any A-lister would. Ultimately, Sicario launched them both into the Hollywood stratosphere.
Taylor Sheridan Speaks to the Politics in Sicario (2015)
Taylor Sheridan enjoys a degree of artistic expression and respect in the industry one could only dream of.
Emily Blunt and Daniel Kaluuya in Sicario [Credit: Lionsgate Films]Those among the fans who hadn’t been aware of Villeneuve’s existence in the form of Polytechnique (2009) or Incendies (2010) surely sat up and took notice. Soon after, Taylor Sheridan and Denis Villeneuve became part of those rare handful of writer-directors whose names increased ticket sales just as much as any A-lister would. Ultimately, Sicario launched them both into the Hollywood stratosphere.
Taylor Sheridan Speaks to the Politics in Sicario (2015)
Taylor Sheridan enjoys a degree of artistic expression and respect in the industry one could only dream of.
- 6/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
After working as an actor on shows like Sons of Anarchy and Veronica Mars, Taylor Sheridan bravely took a path toward realizing his creative potential and ended up in the writer’s chair. And what a transition it has been! His remarkable evolution blossomed with Sicario’s gripping screenplay, a brilliant example of his storytelling prowess.
The 2015 action-thriller, helmed by the visionary Denis Villeneuve, not only set a milestone for 21st-century cinema but also served as a vehicle for Emily Blunt’s powerful portrayal of Kate Mercer, an FBI agent waging a relentless battle against the drug cartels.
Still from Sicario (2015) | Lionsgate
Deeply grounded in reality, Blunt’s character was inspired by a formidable real-life figure, mirroring Sheridan’s quest for authentic, multi-dimensional storytelling. You may be surprised to learn that the studio actually considered casting a man in the role before The Fall Guy actress was chosen.
How Taylor...
The 2015 action-thriller, helmed by the visionary Denis Villeneuve, not only set a milestone for 21st-century cinema but also served as a vehicle for Emily Blunt’s powerful portrayal of Kate Mercer, an FBI agent waging a relentless battle against the drug cartels.
Still from Sicario (2015) | Lionsgate
Deeply grounded in reality, Blunt’s character was inspired by a formidable real-life figure, mirroring Sheridan’s quest for authentic, multi-dimensional storytelling. You may be surprised to learn that the studio actually considered casting a man in the role before The Fall Guy actress was chosen.
How Taylor...
- 6/11/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner’s 2023 New Year’s Day was a thing of nightmares. While he was clearing a driveway near his Nevada home, the actor had a traumatic accident involving a snowplow. It took some really crucial surgeries and immense physiotherapy before the actor was back on his legs.
Mayor of Kingstown (2021-Present) [Credit: Paramount Network]Coincidentally, Renner’s hit show, Mayor of Kingstown’s Season 2, premiered just a couple weeks after the actor was injured. Thankfully, he was conscious and giving his fans updates in his recovery by the time Season 2 premiered. But even though he was so badly injured, Renner never once thought of taking a step back. And as the saying goes in showbiz, kept the show going.
Hugh Dillon’s Respect For Jeremy Renner Only Increased After The Snowcat Accident
Jeremy Renner had pretty extensive injury when a snowcat ran him over on Jan 1, 2023. While things looked pretty dicey in the beginning,...
Mayor of Kingstown (2021-Present) [Credit: Paramount Network]Coincidentally, Renner’s hit show, Mayor of Kingstown’s Season 2, premiered just a couple weeks after the actor was injured. Thankfully, he was conscious and giving his fans updates in his recovery by the time Season 2 premiered. But even though he was so badly injured, Renner never once thought of taking a step back. And as the saying goes in showbiz, kept the show going.
Hugh Dillon’s Respect For Jeremy Renner Only Increased After The Snowcat Accident
Jeremy Renner had pretty extensive injury when a snowcat ran him over on Jan 1, 2023. While things looked pretty dicey in the beginning,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
To be a creator is not an easy job at the core. To be Taylor Sheridan is a whole other gameplan, especially when accorded with the benefit of hosting Paramount’s flagship series, and an entire lineup of shows to follow. Yellowstone may have started Sheridan’s journey among one of the Big Five but his status as the studio’s retainer comes from his ability to follow through on his promise.
Taylor Sheridan [Credit: Paramount Network]On his part, Taylor Sheridan keeps the supply chain coming while Paramount bridges the gap to fulfill the audience’s insatiable demand for stories. Two prequels and three other original series later, the writer-director still chips away at his god-given block of creativity. Not only does he deliver scripts at an astounding pace but also produces and directs them with a will that can only be described as superhuman.
However, all of it comes...
Taylor Sheridan [Credit: Paramount Network]On his part, Taylor Sheridan keeps the supply chain coming while Paramount bridges the gap to fulfill the audience’s insatiable demand for stories. Two prequels and three other original series later, the writer-director still chips away at his god-given block of creativity. Not only does he deliver scripts at an astounding pace but also produces and directs them with a will that can only be described as superhuman.
However, all of it comes...
- 6/10/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan might have started off on the wrong foot during his Hollywood career, but he sure has gotten along exceptionally well. Starting as an actor in small roles, Taylor Sheridan is now a hit writer, producer, and director, best known for creating the magnificent world of Yellowstone. Full of some brilliant actors and characters, Sheridan’s hit Paramount series wasn’t supposed to look like this initially.
Still from Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkAt the start, there was no mention of our fan-favorite character Walker, played by Ryan Bingham. A free-spirited cowboy who does not always get along with everyone, Sheridan decided to cast Bingham after learning he could ride horses.
Ryan Bingham’s Walker Wasn’t in Taylor Sheridan’s Original Script for Yellowstone
Ryan Bingham as Walker in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone stars some of the most incredible actors of all time. Even its many spin-offs...
Still from Yellowstone | Paramount NetworkAt the start, there was no mention of our fan-favorite character Walker, played by Ryan Bingham. A free-spirited cowboy who does not always get along with everyone, Sheridan decided to cast Bingham after learning he could ride horses.
Ryan Bingham’s Walker Wasn’t in Taylor Sheridan’s Original Script for Yellowstone
Ryan Bingham as Walker in Yellowstone | Paramount Network
Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone stars some of the most incredible actors of all time. Even its many spin-offs...
- 6/10/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Despite Taylor Sheridan’s many faults, his creation of the Paramount flagship series, Yellowstone, has been one of the exceptions during this era of creative block in Hollywood. With a never-ending, expansive, beautiful, and mostly forgotten landscape of Montana serving as the backdrop, a story builds in the cradle of the valley as opposing factions vie for power and control through violence.
Kevin Costner and Kelsey Asbille in Yellowstone Season 2 [Credit: Paramount Network]However, once the audience cuts through the superficial fog of cowboys, ranches, the Reservation, and politics, a view emerges tainted with the centuries-long history of oppression of the Native Americans at the hands of white foreigners. With the Broken Rock Indian Reservation serving as the mouthpiece and physical manifestation of the Native American community, Taylor Sheridan crafts a hauntingly tragic tale that cuts through the politeness and exposes the subversion of the community.
Yellowstone Brings a Crucial Societal...
Kevin Costner and Kelsey Asbille in Yellowstone Season 2 [Credit: Paramount Network]However, once the audience cuts through the superficial fog of cowboys, ranches, the Reservation, and politics, a view emerges tainted with the centuries-long history of oppression of the Native Americans at the hands of white foreigners. With the Broken Rock Indian Reservation serving as the mouthpiece and physical manifestation of the Native American community, Taylor Sheridan crafts a hauntingly tragic tale that cuts through the politeness and exposes the subversion of the community.
Yellowstone Brings a Crucial Societal...
- 6/9/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
In the hellscape of the movie business, very little can evade the overseeing eye of the studio system. In Paramount, Taylor Sheridan never had to face an issue of a similar sort regarding the expansion of the Yellowstone universe. But when the same studio forced its decision upon an artist of his caliber, he made sure to make the execs bleed as much as necessary to make their demands come true.
Taylor Sheridan [Credit: Paramount Network]The creation of greatness needs time and Sheridan had plenty on his hands while charting out Yellowstone. However, the Bosque Country cowboy was never one to slow down or pace himself. By churning out scripts at a pace that would shame even the most skilled stenographers, Paramount’s Yellowstone spin-off was proof that Rome could truly be built in a day… if the architect was named Taylor Sheridan.
Yellowstone‘s Origin Story Put Taylor Sheridan...
Taylor Sheridan [Credit: Paramount Network]The creation of greatness needs time and Sheridan had plenty on his hands while charting out Yellowstone. However, the Bosque Country cowboy was never one to slow down or pace himself. By churning out scripts at a pace that would shame even the most skilled stenographers, Paramount’s Yellowstone spin-off was proof that Rome could truly be built in a day… if the architect was named Taylor Sheridan.
Yellowstone‘s Origin Story Put Taylor Sheridan...
- 6/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan is an iconic screenwriter and producer who has created several notable and legendary shows in the past decade. Being the co-creator of Yellowstone and creator of Mayor of Kingstown, Sheridan has proved his talents countless times over.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Sons of Anarchy | FX Productions
The writer has also had his fair share of screen time as Sheridan has indeed appeared on-screen in numerous projects. Shifting his profession from an actor to a screenwriter, Taylor Sheridan revealed that he has developed an allergy to one Hollywood trope.
Taylor Sheridan And His Allergy of Long Explanations
Starring in several projects throughout the years, Sheridan has had his fair share of acting roles before he became a screenwriter. Leaving the profession for good, Sheridan revealed that he learned a lot from his acting days which helped him write better.
Kayce riding a horse in Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Sons of Anarchy | FX Productions
The writer has also had his fair share of screen time as Sheridan has indeed appeared on-screen in numerous projects. Shifting his profession from an actor to a screenwriter, Taylor Sheridan revealed that he has developed an allergy to one Hollywood trope.
Taylor Sheridan And His Allergy of Long Explanations
Starring in several projects throughout the years, Sheridan has had his fair share of acting roles before he became a screenwriter. Leaving the profession for good, Sheridan revealed that he learned a lot from his acting days which helped him write better.
Kayce riding a horse in Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.
- 6/8/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Yellowstone, effortlessly, is one of the best projects credited to Taylor Sheridan’s name to date, ranking among the likes of Sicario, Hell or High Water, Wind River, and this very series’ multiple prequels including 1923 and 1883.
But while the mastermind developed this storyline himself, not many fans know what actually induced him to spend so many big bucks on the horses for this saga.
Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.As it turns out, there is a very major reason behind this decision from the filmmaker that many are unaware of: A story based on true, real-life harrowing events that Sheridan himself had to go through.
Moreover, this dark tale not only influenced his decision to buy so many horses for his saga but can also be felt in the characters’ behaviors throughout the masterpiece series.
Taylor Sheridan Has a Dark Story Behind His Horses for Yellowstone
During an interview with Esquire,...
But while the mastermind developed this storyline himself, not many fans know what actually induced him to spend so many big bucks on the horses for this saga.
Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.As it turns out, there is a very major reason behind this decision from the filmmaker that many are unaware of: A story based on true, real-life harrowing events that Sheridan himself had to go through.
Moreover, this dark tale not only influenced his decision to buy so many horses for his saga but can also be felt in the characters’ behaviors throughout the masterpiece series.
Taylor Sheridan Has a Dark Story Behind His Horses for Yellowstone
During an interview with Esquire,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Yellowstone, the wildly popular Western drama series is the product of Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner’s collaboration. It is safe to say that Costner’s mesmerizing portrayal of John Dutton is the reason that the show is so popular. The actor’s portrayal of the wealthy rancher was so outstanding that garnered a massive fan following for the show, allowing Sheridan to revive the forgotten Western genre.
Kevin Costner with Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone. Credits: Paramount Network
However, the Waterworld actor parted ways from the show over a feud with the showrunner. Despite leaving the show on bad terms with Sheridan, he had nothing but praise for the show. Appearing as a guest on the Armchair Expert podcast, Costner showered the Wind River director with praise for creating the show with authenticity and brilliance that left people as a fan of Western dramas.
Kevin Costner on His Initial Reaction...
Kevin Costner with Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone. Credits: Paramount Network
However, the Waterworld actor parted ways from the show over a feud with the showrunner. Despite leaving the show on bad terms with Sheridan, he had nothing but praise for the show. Appearing as a guest on the Armchair Expert podcast, Costner showered the Wind River director with praise for creating the show with authenticity and brilliance that left people as a fan of Western dramas.
Kevin Costner on His Initial Reaction...
- 6/5/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has successfully maintained a career filled with diverse roles and films that show his range as an actor. The actor has starred in character-driven dramas as well as blockbusters, He is currently back as Mike McLusky in Taylor Sheridan’s hit series Mayor of Kingstown. The series is currently airing its third season on Paramount+.
Jeremy Renner as Michael “Mike” McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown | Paramount+
Renner is among the bandwagon of terrific actors that are a part of the TV empire that Sheridan is creating at Paramount. As the lead in one of his series, he is getting a hefty pay like other actors Kevin Costner, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren. who are all part of the ‘Taylor Sheridan’ universe at Paramount.
Jeremy Renner Gets Paid the Big Bucks Similar to Other Actors in Taylor Sheridan’s Shows Stars like Sylvester Stallone earned a huge...
Jeremy Renner as Michael “Mike” McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown | Paramount+
Renner is among the bandwagon of terrific actors that are a part of the TV empire that Sheridan is creating at Paramount. As the lead in one of his series, he is getting a hefty pay like other actors Kevin Costner, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren. who are all part of the ‘Taylor Sheridan’ universe at Paramount.
Jeremy Renner Gets Paid the Big Bucks Similar to Other Actors in Taylor Sheridan’s Shows Stars like Sylvester Stallone earned a huge...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner has tasted great success juggling between character-driven dramas and big studio blockbusters. Before his Avengers fame, the actor starred in many compelling drams like Dahmer, Neo Ned, 28 Weeks Later, and The Hurt Locker where he showed off his incredible acting chops. He went on to star in the MCU and the Mission Impossible franchise.
Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen in Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River | Thunder Road Pictures
He returned to the world of indie dramas with 2017’s Wind River, which was directed by Taylor Sheridan. Renner had a great working relationship with Sheridan on that film that he didn’t even feel the need to read the script of Mayor of Kingstown, and blindly trusted the filmmaker to give him another banger.
Jeremy Renner Didn’t Read A Script While Signing on Mayor of Kingstown Jeremy Renner plays Mike McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown | Paramount+
Jeremy...
Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen in Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River | Thunder Road Pictures
He returned to the world of indie dramas with 2017’s Wind River, which was directed by Taylor Sheridan. Renner had a great working relationship with Sheridan on that film that he didn’t even feel the need to read the script of Mayor of Kingstown, and blindly trusted the filmmaker to give him another banger.
Jeremy Renner Didn’t Read A Script While Signing on Mayor of Kingstown Jeremy Renner plays Mike McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown | Paramount+
Jeremy...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
While his scripts and movies perfectly speak for just how brilliant he is, Taylor Sheridan’s excellence doesn’t stop there.
Though his ingeniously developed storylines and character arcs are one thing, what further sets him apart from nearly all the other mastermind legendary filmmakers and showrunners in Hollywood’s entire entertainment industry are his immaculate convincing skills.
Taylor Sheridan on Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.This was especially evident with his 2017 crime/thriller masterpiece, Wind River, which featured Jeremy Renner in the lead. But surprisingly enough, Renner never wanted to take on the script because he was tired of playing a superhero for years.
In fact, had it not been for Sheridan’s genius operating tactics and convincing tricks, the MCU star just may have never signed on!
Taylor Sheridan Geniously Convinced Jeremy Renner for Wind River
Entertainment buffs know for a fact that Jeremy Renner has led one too many successful projects,...
Though his ingeniously developed storylines and character arcs are one thing, what further sets him apart from nearly all the other mastermind legendary filmmakers and showrunners in Hollywood’s entire entertainment industry are his immaculate convincing skills.
Taylor Sheridan on Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.This was especially evident with his 2017 crime/thriller masterpiece, Wind River, which featured Jeremy Renner in the lead. But surprisingly enough, Renner never wanted to take on the script because he was tired of playing a superhero for years.
In fact, had it not been for Sheridan’s genius operating tactics and convincing tricks, the MCU star just may have never signed on!
Taylor Sheridan Geniously Convinced Jeremy Renner for Wind River
Entertainment buffs know for a fact that Jeremy Renner has led one too many successful projects,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
In Hollywood, the portrayal of Native American stories has long been a subject of scrutiny when depicted through the lens of non-Native creators. Such is the case with filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, known for his work on projects like the Yellowstone prequels 1883 and 1923, as well as the 2017 film Wind River. As a white man, Sheridan has faced criticism for his handling of these narratives, accused of appropriating and misrepresenting Native American experiences.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]However, a recent development has added a new dimension to this ongoing discourse. Mo Brings Plenty, an actor who has worked closely with Sheridan on his projects, has stepped forward with a behind-the-scenes perspective that challenges prevailing criticisms. In this narrative, Brings Plenty sheds light on Sheridan’s approach to storytelling, presenting a counterpoint to the existing critiques.
Mo Brings Plenty’s Behind-the-Scenes Yellowstone Stories Counters Taylor Sheridan’s Criticisms
Mo Brings Plenty, a member of the Lakota Nations,...
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]However, a recent development has added a new dimension to this ongoing discourse. Mo Brings Plenty, an actor who has worked closely with Sheridan on his projects, has stepped forward with a behind-the-scenes perspective that challenges prevailing criticisms. In this narrative, Brings Plenty sheds light on Sheridan’s approach to storytelling, presenting a counterpoint to the existing critiques.
Mo Brings Plenty’s Behind-the-Scenes Yellowstone Stories Counters Taylor Sheridan’s Criticisms
Mo Brings Plenty, a member of the Lakota Nations,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has helmed many iconic films of the generation. He is the man behind films such as the Indiana Jones franchise, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, and Schindler’s List. The two-time Oscar nominee has also been vocal about his favorite films and has always considered himself to be a lover of cinema first.
The director has appreciated others’ cinema on multiple occasions. He called Tom Cruise the savior of cinema for his contributions to the theater industry during the pandemic. One film that Spielberg loved, but was still disturbed by, was reportedly Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut Wind River, which he reportedly saw after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
Steven Spielberg Wanted Assurance From Taylor Sheridan’s Film Jeremy Renner in Wind River | Credits: Acacia Entertainment/Savvy Media Holdings/Synergics Films/Thunder Road Pictures/Film 44/The Fyzz Facility/Riverstone Pictures/Voltage Pictures/Wild Bunch/Ingenious Media...
The director has appreciated others’ cinema on multiple occasions. He called Tom Cruise the savior of cinema for his contributions to the theater industry during the pandemic. One film that Spielberg loved, but was still disturbed by, was reportedly Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut Wind River, which he reportedly saw after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
Steven Spielberg Wanted Assurance From Taylor Sheridan’s Film Jeremy Renner in Wind River | Credits: Acacia Entertainment/Savvy Media Holdings/Synergics Films/Thunder Road Pictures/Film 44/The Fyzz Facility/Riverstone Pictures/Voltage Pictures/Wild Bunch/Ingenious Media...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Taylor Sheridan-created Yellowstone is a milestone when it comes ti the Western genre. Starting Kevin Costner in the lead, the TV show is almost at its end, even though we are yet to get any updates on the second half of the fifth and final season of the show. But Yellowstone is not the only creation by Sheridan, who also has movies like Sicario and Wind River and the hit TV show, Mayor of Kingstown to his credit.
Yellowstone | Credit: ParamountHis hold over the Western genre is commendable, as Sheridan has gone on to create some solid projects that have the audiences hooked. He also has a knack for casting the perfect fit for every character, and that is not limited to just the primary cast. Even the extras and secondary cast members end up becoming fan favorites, and that’s exactly what happened with Ryan Bingham, who...
Yellowstone | Credit: ParamountHis hold over the Western genre is commendable, as Sheridan has gone on to create some solid projects that have the audiences hooked. He also has a knack for casting the perfect fit for every character, and that is not limited to just the primary cast. Even the extras and secondary cast members end up becoming fan favorites, and that’s exactly what happened with Ryan Bingham, who...
- 6/1/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Iron Man 3 director Shane Black initially pursued an acting career before he became a renowned screenwriter and director in Hollywood, just like Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Before he directed the fourth movie in The Predator series, little did fans know that he had an acting role in the first movie alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was during this time that he sold the script for the classic buddy cop movie Lethal Weapon.
Shane Black in a still from Predator | 20th Century Fox
It took little time for Black to get the hint from his acting and screenwriting gigs that he was not suited for the former career. Black doubled down on his screenwriting works and became one of the highest-paid screenwriters at the time.
Iron Man Director Shane Black Believed Himself To Be An Actor Before Finding His True Calling
Shane Black in a still from Predator | 20th Century Fox...
Shane Black in a still from Predator | 20th Century Fox
It took little time for Black to get the hint from his acting and screenwriting gigs that he was not suited for the former career. Black doubled down on his screenwriting works and became one of the highest-paid screenwriters at the time.
Iron Man Director Shane Black Believed Himself To Be An Actor Before Finding His True Calling
Shane Black in a still from Predator | 20th Century Fox...
- 5/31/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner, welcome to the “Knives Out” Cinematic Universe. He’s the latest star to join the cast of Rian Johnson’s whodunit “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.”
Other potential suspects in “Knives Out 3” include “Fleabag” actor Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, “Challengers” breakout Josh O’Connor and “Priscilla’s” Cailee Spaeny. And of course, Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the quirky sleuth at the center of it all, Benoit Blanc.
Plot details have yet to be revealed, but Johnson promises the third installment in the murder mystery series will be Blanc’s “most dangerous case yet.” The first installment, released in 2019 by Lionsgate, follows Benoit Blanc as he attempts to figure out who killed the renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey, who died on the night of his 85th birthday.
Blanc takes on an entirely new case in the sequel “Glass Onion,” released in 2022 by Netflix,...
Other potential suspects in “Knives Out 3” include “Fleabag” actor Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, “Challengers” breakout Josh O’Connor and “Priscilla’s” Cailee Spaeny. And of course, Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the quirky sleuth at the center of it all, Benoit Blanc.
Plot details have yet to be revealed, but Johnson promises the third installment in the murder mystery series will be Blanc’s “most dangerous case yet.” The first installment, released in 2019 by Lionsgate, follows Benoit Blanc as he attempts to figure out who killed the renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey, who died on the night of his 85th birthday.
Blanc takes on an entirely new case in the sequel “Glass Onion,” released in 2022 by Netflix,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Sheridan established himself as one of the finest Western storytellers in an era when the genre was on a decline. Sheridan carved a name for himself in the television business by creating mega-hit shows like Yellowstone and its various spin-offs while his Western films such as Wind River also received critical acclaim.
Kevin Costner praised Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
Kevin Costner, the lead star of Sheridan’s Yellowstone, once praised the filmmaker as one of the finest storytellers to tackle the Western genre. Costner also inadvertently compared Sheridan and Western legend Clint Eastwood through his praise for the former. Here is what Costner had to say about Sheridan before their feud and how things stand between the two at present.
Kevin Costner Believed Taylor Sheridan Could Outshine Clint Eastwood as the King of Westerns
Taylor Sheridan co-created Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, a seventh-generation...
Kevin Costner praised Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan (Credit: Paramount Pictures).
Kevin Costner, the lead star of Sheridan’s Yellowstone, once praised the filmmaker as one of the finest storytellers to tackle the Western genre. Costner also inadvertently compared Sheridan and Western legend Clint Eastwood through his praise for the former. Here is what Costner had to say about Sheridan before their feud and how things stand between the two at present.
Kevin Costner Believed Taylor Sheridan Could Outshine Clint Eastwood as the King of Westerns
Taylor Sheridan co-created Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, a seventh-generation...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Writing, acting, directing; Taylor Sheridan is known for many things and how. The cowboy whisperer of Hollywood, the man is responsible for some incredible work including Sicario, Wind River, and of course, the Yellowstone franchise which has everyone and then some hooked to it. Clearly, he knows how to tell raw and intense stories all while delivering something new each time.
Wind River (2017) | Thunder Road Pictures
The 2016 film, Hell or High Water, is a great example of Taylor Sheridan’s incredible mind. the neo-Western crime drama focuses on two brothers carrying out a series of bank robberies in order to save their family ranch. Hell or High Water is extremely personal to Taylor Sheridan, even though it is not autobiographical. But did you know that the film was not supposed to be of the neo-western genre and this was just a happy accident?
Hell or High Water is Deeply Personal...
Wind River (2017) | Thunder Road Pictures
The 2016 film, Hell or High Water, is a great example of Taylor Sheridan’s incredible mind. the neo-Western crime drama focuses on two brothers carrying out a series of bank robberies in order to save their family ranch. Hell or High Water is extremely personal to Taylor Sheridan, even though it is not autobiographical. But did you know that the film was not supposed to be of the neo-western genre and this was just a happy accident?
Hell or High Water is Deeply Personal...
- 5/26/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan has become one of the most prolific television producers of recent times, with the Yellowstone Universe entries and several other shows proving to be a massive success. However, aside from producing quality television, Sheridan has also lent his talents to some of the most critically acclaimed films.
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan wrote and directed 2017’s Wind River (Credit: Paramount Network).In 2017, Sheridan wrote and directed the neo-Western crime film Wind River, which was a critical and commercial success. However, during an interview, Sheridan revealed that he was prepared to shelve the project if the studio did not meet his only condition for making the movie. Here is what Sheridan demanded for making Wind River.
Taylor Sheridan Reveals His Only Condition to Make Wind River
After a brief acting career, Taylor Sheridan turned his focus on writing in the 2010s, serving as a screenwriter for acclaimed movies such as...
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan wrote and directed 2017’s Wind River (Credit: Paramount Network).In 2017, Sheridan wrote and directed the neo-Western crime film Wind River, which was a critical and commercial success. However, during an interview, Sheridan revealed that he was prepared to shelve the project if the studio did not meet his only condition for making the movie. Here is what Sheridan demanded for making Wind River.
Taylor Sheridan Reveals His Only Condition to Make Wind River
After a brief acting career, Taylor Sheridan turned his focus on writing in the 2010s, serving as a screenwriter for acclaimed movies such as...
- 5/26/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridanʼs curated storytelling has impacted the lives of audiences far and wide, but none have had the kind of cultural effect as Yellowstone and its spin-offs. However, Jeremy Rennerʼs Mayor of Kingstown might come a close second, considering the gruesome storyline that manages to strike a chord with the audience at a molecular level due to Rennerʼs personal and very real tragedy.
Mayor of Kingstown (2021-Present) [Credit: Paramount Network]Considerably delayed after its Season 2 premiere due to the Marvel actorʼs nightmarish accident, the Paramount Network series now stands as one of the most anticipated works of cinematic storytelling via television. With Season 3 almost knocking at our doors, it is high time to dive into some plot details and teasers in the hopes of finding a couple of worthy spoilers for what is to come.
Jeremy Renner Teases Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Plotline
Years of servitude under the Marvel contract have...
Mayor of Kingstown (2021-Present) [Credit: Paramount Network]Considerably delayed after its Season 2 premiere due to the Marvel actorʼs nightmarish accident, the Paramount Network series now stands as one of the most anticipated works of cinematic storytelling via television. With Season 3 almost knocking at our doors, it is high time to dive into some plot details and teasers in the hopes of finding a couple of worthy spoilers for what is to come.
Jeremy Renner Teases Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Plotline
Years of servitude under the Marvel contract have...
- 5/24/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone success gave him a special position within the television industry. He is currently serving as the creator of at least six big television productions, including the final season of his breakthrough series. Sheridan doesn’t handle the load very well as he revealed to Joe Rogan about his hectic work schedule that gave him just 4 hours of sleep for months.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone | Paramount
At one particular point, he also took up the directing responsibilities of Those Who Wish Me Dead, which starred Angelina Jolie. Sheridan revealed that juggling his time between the film and the series was a mountain of a task that “killed” him.
Taylor Sheridan Was Pushed Beyond His Limits Working On One Angelina Jolie Film Angelina Jolie and Jon Bernthal in a still from Those Who Wish Me Dead | New Line Cinema
Taylor Sheridan ran a tight ship for his Yellowstone series.
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone | Paramount
At one particular point, he also took up the directing responsibilities of Those Who Wish Me Dead, which starred Angelina Jolie. Sheridan revealed that juggling his time between the film and the series was a mountain of a task that “killed” him.
Taylor Sheridan Was Pushed Beyond His Limits Working On One Angelina Jolie Film Angelina Jolie and Jon Bernthal in a still from Those Who Wish Me Dead | New Line Cinema
Taylor Sheridan ran a tight ship for his Yellowstone series.
- 5/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Famed for his role as Hawkeye in The Avengers and acclaimed for movies such as Wind River and Arrival, Jeremy Renner stands tall as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Demonstrating extreme versatility and humanity, the actor has long stood as the face of various change-bringing movements. However, his own life underwent a significant change and almost ruled him out of the acting scene following a brutal accident involving a snowplow in January 2023.
Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye | Marvel Entertainment
In an unfortunate turn of events, the 7-ton vehicle ran him over while he tried to help a vehicle stuck near his Nevada property. Left in a critical condition, the actor had little to no hopes of making a recovery. Yet, things turned for the better when his daughter got involved. Narrating the incredible tale of hope and resilience, the Mission Impossible star explained the chain of events.
Jeremy Renner...
Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye | Marvel Entertainment
In an unfortunate turn of events, the 7-ton vehicle ran him over while he tried to help a vehicle stuck near his Nevada property. Left in a critical condition, the actor had little to no hopes of making a recovery. Yet, things turned for the better when his daughter got involved. Narrating the incredible tale of hope and resilience, the Mission Impossible star explained the chain of events.
Jeremy Renner...
- 5/23/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
The infamy of Taylor Sheridan’s filmmaking process needs neither elaboration nor explanation. The actor who grew tired of being judged by his ranking on the call sheet faced a very different reality when he decided to take matters into his own hands. Equipped with a method that sets him apart from any other writer-director, Sheridan singlehandedly established a new regime of television with stories unlike any told before.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Sheridan’s ultra-violent and hyper-masculine world of cross-border drug wars and brutalized Native girls found an outlet through his vision. Now, a mere handful of years later, studios trip over each other in their attempt to snag a piece of Sheridan’s artistic brilliance for themselves as the auteur delivers one masterstroke after another in his favored watering hole at Paramount.
Taylor Sheridanʼs Sicario Asks the Audience to Be Clever
With unbridled access to his imagination,...
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]Sheridan’s ultra-violent and hyper-masculine world of cross-border drug wars and brutalized Native girls found an outlet through his vision. Now, a mere handful of years later, studios trip over each other in their attempt to snag a piece of Sheridan’s artistic brilliance for themselves as the auteur delivers one masterstroke after another in his favored watering hole at Paramount.
Taylor Sheridanʼs Sicario Asks the Audience to Be Clever
With unbridled access to his imagination,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Wipe the sweat from your brow, wranglers.
Paramount Network today announced that Yellowstone, TV’s #1 show, has started production.
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, the megahit series is currently filming in Montana.
We got first wind of this exciting news when we saw some casting notices for actors in the area, but now, shooting is underway.
Halleluja.
As previously announced, the series is slated to return in November.
Given the status of the series, which was originally slated for a sixth and seventh season before behind-the-scenes drama spiraled out of control, we don't really know what to expect at this point.
We do know that Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States.
Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation,...
Paramount Network today announced that Yellowstone, TV’s #1 show, has started production.
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, the megahit series is currently filming in Montana.
We got first wind of this exciting news when we saw some casting notices for actors in the area, but now, shooting is underway.
Halleluja.
As previously announced, the series is slated to return in November.
Given the status of the series, which was originally slated for a sixth and seventh season before behind-the-scenes drama spiraled out of control, we don't really know what to expect at this point.
We do know that Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States.
Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Production is underway in Montana on the second half of the fifth and final season of Yellowstone, Paramount Network said today. As previously announced, the series, which has been on hiatus since January 2023, is slated to return for the final episodes in November.
Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.
Kevin Costner, who departed the series last year in the starring role of John Dutton, is in Cannes right now where his film Horizon: An American Saga, world premiered. He is currently filming Chapter 3 of Horizon. At a Cannes press conference, Costner said he had taken a break to go to Cannes and is heading back to continue filming.
Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.
Kevin Costner, who departed the series last year in the starring role of John Dutton, is in Cannes right now where his film Horizon: An American Saga, world premiered. He is currently filming Chapter 3 of Horizon. At a Cannes press conference, Costner said he had taken a break to go to Cannes and is heading back to continue filming.
- 5/20/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Sheridan has no problem in bringing mainstream stars and legends to the series format as he has proven over time. No one could’ve foreseen the likes of Kevin Costner, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren taking on TV roles in Sheridan’s projects. He was able to bring one legend to do a cameo role in Yellowstone. Dabney Coleman, who passed away on May 16, played the role of John Dutton Sr. in the series.
Dabney Coleman as John Dutton Sr in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount
Sheridan and Coleman have worked together in the series The Guardian in 2003. The creator paid tribute to the late actor, sharing that he learned a lot from the legend and that he was humbled when Coleman agreed to film a role in Yellowstone.
Taylor Sheridan Paid Tribute To Late Actor Dabney Coleman Who Appeared In Yellowstone Dabney Coleman accepted the role in Yellowstone...
Dabney Coleman as John Dutton Sr in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount
Sheridan and Coleman have worked together in the series The Guardian in 2003. The creator paid tribute to the late actor, sharing that he learned a lot from the legend and that he was humbled when Coleman agreed to film a role in Yellowstone.
Taylor Sheridan Paid Tribute To Late Actor Dabney Coleman Who Appeared In Yellowstone Dabney Coleman accepted the role in Yellowstone...
- 5/19/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner is all set to debut his dream project Horizon: An American Saga at the Cannes Film Festival. The maverick filmmaker is returning to the director’s chair after over two decades and is again exploring the Western genre. The Dances with Wolves star has previously won Oscars for his work and his last directorial, Open Range, was also a Western.
Costner’s Horizon will be released in two parts, the first chapter of which will be premiering at Cannes. The film’s second trailer was released ahead of its premiere, showing a more action-packed traditional Western that invokes the Dollars trilogy of Sergio Leone. Fans have already hailed it as a superior successor to Costner’s previous show Yellowstone.
Kevin Costner Debuts New Trailer For Horizon Ahead Of Its Cannes Premiere Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga
Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner is finally coming out...
Costner’s Horizon will be released in two parts, the first chapter of which will be premiering at Cannes. The film’s second trailer was released ahead of its premiere, showing a more action-packed traditional Western that invokes the Dollars trilogy of Sergio Leone. Fans have already hailed it as a superior successor to Costner’s previous show Yellowstone.
Kevin Costner Debuts New Trailer For Horizon Ahead Of Its Cannes Premiere Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga
Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner is finally coming out...
- 5/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan is now a big-name filmmaker creating some of the most acclaimed projects for Paramount. The multi-talented writer/director is responsible for the creation of the network’s most successful show Yellowstone. He has also created various spinoffs and other intriguing shows that have become hits for the streamer.
In addition to being the writer of Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan played an anonymous cowboy in the film
Before Yellowstone, Sheridan was relatively unknown in the industry and was trying to make a name in the industry. His first script Sicario directed by Denis Villeneuve turned out to be a hit and he had another script for another crime drama Hell or High Water. The Texas-based story had to be rooted in the state’s history and the problems plaguing people, with one city’s environment becoming the film’s inspiration.
Taylor Sheridan Got Inspired For Hell or High Water...
In addition to being the writer of Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan played an anonymous cowboy in the film
Before Yellowstone, Sheridan was relatively unknown in the industry and was trying to make a name in the industry. His first script Sicario directed by Denis Villeneuve turned out to be a hit and he had another script for another crime drama Hell or High Water. The Texas-based story had to be rooted in the state’s history and the problems plaguing people, with one city’s environment becoming the film’s inspiration.
Taylor Sheridan Got Inspired For Hell or High Water...
- 5/16/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Yellowstone director Taylor Sheridan is slated to work on a new project that would adapt S.C. Gwynne’s book to the screen. Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History was published in 2010.
Taylor Sheridan via CBS News
Sheridan won after a rigorous bidding. As one of his so-called passion projects, the filmmaker has been eyeing to work on this since Warner Bros. gained the rights to it.
Native American Actress Doesn’t Support Taylor Sheridan’s Upcoming Project
While others expressed excitement, Native American and Echo actress Jana Schmieding was doubtful and unimpressed. She told Yahoo Entertainment:
“I rolled my eyes so hard, they almost popped out of my face. It’s laughable that he continues to think that he’s the right person for this job. He shoots on his own ranch.
Taylor Sheridan via CBS News
Sheridan won after a rigorous bidding. As one of his so-called passion projects, the filmmaker has been eyeing to work on this since Warner Bros. gained the rights to it.
Native American Actress Doesn’t Support Taylor Sheridan’s Upcoming Project
While others expressed excitement, Native American and Echo actress Jana Schmieding was doubtful and unimpressed. She told Yahoo Entertainment:
“I rolled my eyes so hard, they almost popped out of my face. It’s laughable that he continues to think that he’s the right person for this job. He shoots on his own ranch.
- 5/15/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Ed Harris — recently seen starring alongside Kristen Stewart in “Love Lies Bleeding” — is getting back behind the camera to direct his own adaptation of Kim Zupan’s acclaimed novel “The Ploughmen.” Owen Teague, currently playing the lead in “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” Nick Nolte and Bill Murray have come on board to star in the neo-noir crime thriller, which will go into production in Montana this Fall. Amy Madigan and Lily Harris are also set for the film.
“The Ploughmen” will mark Harris’ third feature as director after his Western “Appaloosa” and multi-Oscar nominated “Pollock.” Described being in the vein of “Hell or High Water” and “Wind River,” the film is set in the wilderness of Montana, where a strange friendship develops between a haunted young deputy sheriff and a notorious old murderer. John Gload (Nolte) is a killer so adept at his job that only now has he been apprehended.
“The Ploughmen” will mark Harris’ third feature as director after his Western “Appaloosa” and multi-Oscar nominated “Pollock.” Described being in the vein of “Hell or High Water” and “Wind River,” the film is set in the wilderness of Montana, where a strange friendship develops between a haunted young deputy sheriff and a notorious old murderer. John Gload (Nolte) is a killer so adept at his job that only now has he been apprehended.
- 5/13/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Ed Harris is lining up his third directorial outing and will adapt Kim Zupan’s neo-noir novel crime thriller The Ploughmen to star Owen Teague, Nick Nolte, and Bill Murray.
Concourse Media will introduce the project to international buyers in Cannes this week.
Production is scheduled to begin in Montana in autumn, with Amy Madigan and Lily Harris also on the cast.
Harris, Ginger Sledge, Claude Dal Farra and Brian Keady of Bcdf Pictures, and Robert Knott are producing, while Matthew Shreder and Grant Mohrman serve as executive producers.
In the vein of Hell Or High Water and Wind River,...
Concourse Media will introduce the project to international buyers in Cannes this week.
Production is scheduled to begin in Montana in autumn, with Amy Madigan and Lily Harris also on the cast.
Harris, Ginger Sledge, Claude Dal Farra and Brian Keady of Bcdf Pictures, and Robert Knott are producing, while Matthew Shreder and Grant Mohrman serve as executive producers.
In the vein of Hell Or High Water and Wind River,...
- 5/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
Taylor Sheridan brought anyone with an experience on the ranch into his show Yellowstone. This included the acclaimed country musician Ryan Bingham. Bingham plays the guest role of a ranch hand, Walker, in the series. Interestingly, Sheridan is a big fan of the singer’s music and listened to one of his songs on a loop while writing the script for his pre-Yellowstone film, Wind River.
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan listened to his favorite singer’s song while writing Wind River
Ryan Bingham’s most recent album, American Love Song, featured a ballad called Wolves, which was inspired by the student organization March For Our Lives. The song was featured in the Taylor Sheridan series, where Bingham’s character sings the song in a scene.
Taylor Sheridan Listened To The Yellowstone Actor’s Song On Loop While Writing Wind River
Taylor Sheridan wrote Wind River with Ryan Bingham’s Hallelujah...
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan listened to his favorite singer’s song while writing Wind River
Ryan Bingham’s most recent album, American Love Song, featured a ballad called Wolves, which was inspired by the student organization March For Our Lives. The song was featured in the Taylor Sheridan series, where Bingham’s character sings the song in a scene.
Taylor Sheridan Listened To The Yellowstone Actor’s Song On Loop While Writing Wind River
Taylor Sheridan wrote Wind River with Ryan Bingham’s Hallelujah...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s one Yellowstone spinoff is yet to start production after being greenlit in 2021. The series titled 6666 was set up in one of the episodes of Season 4 of Yellowstone when Jimmy Hurdstrom, played by Jefferson White, left the Montana ranch to work in the 6666 ranch in Texas.
Sheridan himself revealed the reason why 6666 is taking time to reach the small screen, and the reason suggests that the series may take even more time to get made.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff 6666 won’t be happening anytime soon
Unlike Yellowstone or its prequels, 1883 and 1923, 6666 is set in a real-world location in the modern day. The Four Sixes ranch in Texas is the breeding ground for the world’s finest horses and livestock, taken care of by world-class cowboys who are born and trained there.
Taylor Sheridan Explains Why The Yellowstone Spinoff 6666 Is Taking So Long
Jefferson White,...
Sheridan himself revealed the reason why 6666 is taking time to reach the small screen, and the reason suggests that the series may take even more time to get made.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff 6666 won’t be happening anytime soon
Unlike Yellowstone or its prequels, 1883 and 1923, 6666 is set in a real-world location in the modern day. The Four Sixes ranch in Texas is the breeding ground for the world’s finest horses and livestock, taken care of by world-class cowboys who are born and trained there.
Taylor Sheridan Explains Why The Yellowstone Spinoff 6666 Is Taking So Long
Jefferson White,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan has become a prolific producer, developing a slate of popular shows for Paramount+, following the success of his Yellowstone universe shows. Sheridan is showing no signs of slowing down, as he has already set up his next project at the streaming service, with an intriguing premise and star-studded cast.
Taylor Sheridan has set his next project at Paramount+ (Image via Yellowstone | YouTube)
According to a recent report, Ant-Man star Michael Peña has also been added to the already star-studded lineup of actors who will feature in Sheridan’s latest series. As a result, fans eagerly waiting for the new project must be curious to learn who else is in the cast and what the show is about. Here is everything you need to know regarding Taylor Sheridan’s next project.
Ant-Man Star Michael Peña Joins the Cast of Taylor Sheridan’s Next Project
Taylor Sheridan has set up...
Taylor Sheridan has set his next project at Paramount+ (Image via Yellowstone | YouTube)
According to a recent report, Ant-Man star Michael Peña has also been added to the already star-studded lineup of actors who will feature in Sheridan’s latest series. As a result, fans eagerly waiting for the new project must be curious to learn who else is in the cast and what the show is about. Here is everything you need to know regarding Taylor Sheridan’s next project.
Ant-Man Star Michael Peña Joins the Cast of Taylor Sheridan’s Next Project
Taylor Sheridan has set up...
- 5/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan is now an in-demand filmmaker who has created his own TV empire at Paramount. He is the creator of the network’s flagship show Yellowstone and its spinoffs 1883 and 1923. He also created other successful shows for the network including Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, and Special Ops: Lioness.
In addition to being the creator of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan also starred as Travis Wheatley in the show
Before Yellowstone, he directed the neo-Western crime drama Wind River starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. While Yellowstone has a much bigger scope and narrative than the film, Sheridan found making the film far more challenging than the series as he had no financial support and limited time to make it.
Taylor Sheridan Found Wind River More Challenging to Put Together Than Yellowstone Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner in Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River
Before being a household name in the industry...
In addition to being the creator of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan also starred as Travis Wheatley in the show
Before Yellowstone, he directed the neo-Western crime drama Wind River starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. While Yellowstone has a much bigger scope and narrative than the film, Sheridan found making the film far more challenging than the series as he had no financial support and limited time to make it.
Taylor Sheridan Found Wind River More Challenging to Put Together Than Yellowstone Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner in Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River
Before being a household name in the industry...
- 5/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan sparked outrage when he stated that his 2017 film Wind River played a major part in the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022. This reauthorization played a huge part in strengthening its reach to the Native communities. Needless to say, Native groups were and still are quite furious at Taylor Sheridan for trying to take credit for the decades of advocacy behind the act.
Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River (2017)
Still, many Native American actors work in Taylor Sheridan’s projects despite the community’s displeasure with the director. Reservation Dogs actress’ Jana Schmieding opened up about why she would never blame these actors for working with Taylor Sheridan as the representation of Native people in the industry is almost non-existent today.
Taylor Sheridan’s Comments on Wind River Got Him into Hot Waters
Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner in Wind River...
Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River (2017)
Still, many Native American actors work in Taylor Sheridan’s projects despite the community’s displeasure with the director. Reservation Dogs actress’ Jana Schmieding opened up about why she would never blame these actors for working with Taylor Sheridan as the representation of Native people in the industry is almost non-existent today.
Taylor Sheridan’s Comments on Wind River Got Him into Hot Waters
Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner in Wind River...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan has been deeply instrumental to the entertainment industry as far as the Western genre is concerned. The creator of Yellowstone and its various spinoffs, the director-write-actor, is a one-man army who has single-handedly created one of the most prolific TV shows of our times.
Taylor Sheridan (in an interview with CBS News)
However, his legacy is not without controversy. Just a year ago, while discussing awards and accolades, the Yellowstone creator went on to state how his film Wind River changed a groundbreaking law in the US. Apparently, a blatant lie, members of the Native communities called him out and asked him to apologize.
Taylor Sheridan Claims His Film Wind River Changed Groundbreaking Law
Jeremy Renner and Gil Birmingham in Wind River [Credit: The Weinstein Company]Movies and shows often create a huge impact on popular culture and society as a whole. Often movies have also led to the creation of vital laws,...
Taylor Sheridan (in an interview with CBS News)
However, his legacy is not without controversy. Just a year ago, while discussing awards and accolades, the Yellowstone creator went on to state how his film Wind River changed a groundbreaking law in the US. Apparently, a blatant lie, members of the Native communities called him out and asked him to apologize.
Taylor Sheridan Claims His Film Wind River Changed Groundbreaking Law
Jeremy Renner and Gil Birmingham in Wind River [Credit: The Weinstein Company]Movies and shows often create a huge impact on popular culture and society as a whole. Often movies have also led to the creation of vital laws,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
After Harrison Ford’s high praise for his 1923 creator Taylor Sheridan, another star from the series explains why Sheridan is a unique creator in all senses. Brandon Sklenar called the Yellowstone spinoff a once-in-a-lifetime experience and shared that no grand-scale film could match up to Sheridan’s series. Sklenar plays Spencer Dutton, the nephew of Ford’s character Jacob Dutton and the son of James Dutton, played by Tim McGraw in 1883.
Harrison Ford’s co-star in 1923 explained why Taylor Sheridan’s series was a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Besides Ford and Sklenar, the series also stars Helen Mirren, Julia Schlaepfer, and Isabel May. The series premiered in December 2022 and was renewed for a second season in February 2023. The debut of the series holds the record for Paramount+’s biggest debut ever.
Harrison Ford’s 1923 Co-Star Finds Working With Taylor Sheridan A Unique Experience
Brandon Sklenar praised his 1923 creator Taylor Sheridan
Brandon Sklenar...
Harrison Ford’s co-star in 1923 explained why Taylor Sheridan’s series was a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Besides Ford and Sklenar, the series also stars Helen Mirren, Julia Schlaepfer, and Isabel May. The series premiered in December 2022 and was renewed for a second season in February 2023. The debut of the series holds the record for Paramount+’s biggest debut ever.
Harrison Ford’s 1923 Co-Star Finds Working With Taylor Sheridan A Unique Experience
Brandon Sklenar praised his 1923 creator Taylor Sheridan
Brandon Sklenar...
- 5/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Although Taylor Sheridan now commands the television industry as a one-man army, who reinvented himself as a screenwriter and director, he initially began his career as an actor. Appearing in television series like Sons of Anarchy, Sheridan gradually transitioned to screenwriting and penned critically acclaimed hits like Sicario, Wind River, and more.
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy
Now, Taylor Sheridan is famously known as the mastermind behind the Yellowstone franchise. Redefining the neo-Western genre through his successful series, Sheridan later launched two spin-off prequels 1883 and 1923. But among his many achievements, the one that significantly stands out is his almost record-breaking moment of combining the star powers of Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford in his iconic franchise.
Taylor Sheridan Achieved the Unthinkable with His Yellowstone Spin-Offs
Following Yellowstone’s groundbreaking success, Taylor Sheridan went on to develop two spin-off prequels 1883 and 1923 for Paramount+. Although Sheridan has already planned for further spin-offs,...
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy
Now, Taylor Sheridan is famously known as the mastermind behind the Yellowstone franchise. Redefining the neo-Western genre through his successful series, Sheridan later launched two spin-off prequels 1883 and 1923. But among his many achievements, the one that significantly stands out is his almost record-breaking moment of combining the star powers of Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford in his iconic franchise.
Taylor Sheridan Achieved the Unthinkable with His Yellowstone Spin-Offs
Following Yellowstone’s groundbreaking success, Taylor Sheridan went on to develop two spin-off prequels 1883 and 1923 for Paramount+. Although Sheridan has already planned for further spin-offs,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
After the incredible success of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan roped in Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford for the prequel series 1923. It follows the story of the Dutton family in 1923, where Mirren played Cara Dutton and Ford played her husband Jacob Dutton. Mirren is not an actress to walk into a television show without reading a script. On top of that, she hated most of the “normal” Western films. However, she signed on to the Yellowstone spin-off without a script.
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in a still from 1923
Mirren revealed that she loved Taylor Sheridan’s Western films, especially his 2017 film Wind River. She revealed that the creator managed to carve out some incredibly flawed characters, which made the series a different experience for her.
Helen Mirren Was Drawn To Taylor Sheridan’s Western Drama 1923 After Watching His One Film
Helen Mirren loved Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River which made her...
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in a still from 1923
Mirren revealed that she loved Taylor Sheridan’s Western films, especially his 2017 film Wind River. She revealed that the creator managed to carve out some incredibly flawed characters, which made the series a different experience for her.
Helen Mirren Was Drawn To Taylor Sheridan’s Western Drama 1923 After Watching His One Film
Helen Mirren loved Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River which made her...
- 5/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Take in the dramatic conflicts and rolling pastures of Yellowstone, and you’ll understand why its visionary creator, Taylor Sheridan, is so intolerant of any criticism that he vehemently maintains is unfounded. How often do we stumble upon a show that ricochets between the resonant truths of culture and the rugged beauty of storytelling, only to find its essence misconstrued?
Sheridan, the maestro behind the curtain, was quick to demolish the notion that his beloved series is merely a “conservative” or “Republican show”—a label he challenged in an eye-opening conversation with The Atlantic in 2022.
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy
The narrative landscape of Yellowstone is so firmly anchored in tackling themes like Native American historical displacement that one must ask: Can the interpretation of such a complex production truly be painted with a single color of the political spectrum?
And the Sons of Anarchy actor is here to provide a thorough explanation!
Sheridan, the maestro behind the curtain, was quick to demolish the notion that his beloved series is merely a “conservative” or “Republican show”—a label he challenged in an eye-opening conversation with The Atlantic in 2022.
Taylor Sheridan in Sons of Anarchy
The narrative landscape of Yellowstone is so firmly anchored in tackling themes like Native American historical displacement that one must ask: Can the interpretation of such a complex production truly be painted with a single color of the political spectrum?
And the Sons of Anarchy actor is here to provide a thorough explanation!
- 5/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The beloved Tom Hanks flick, Forrest Gump, which narrates the tale of a sweet but simple-minded common man who unintentionally finds himself at the center of significant moments in American history, is commemorating its 30th anniversary this summer.
Robert Zemeckis’ directorial was one of the biggest hits of the 1990s, no doubt. It took home six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. It makes sense that audiences find comfort in the story of the slow-witted man who never loses sight of his true love, Jenny (Robin Wright). Truly, what a work!… Well, not really.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump
Yes, beneath the catchy quotes and Hanks’ remarkable emulation of the character, Forrest Gump is actually a surprisingly heartless film that presents an optimistic exterior.
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Robert Zemeckis’ directorial was one of the biggest hits of the 1990s, no doubt. It took home six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. It makes sense that audiences find comfort in the story of the slow-witted man who never loses sight of his true love, Jenny (Robin Wright). Truly, what a work!… Well, not really.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump
Yes, beneath the catchy quotes and Hanks’ remarkable emulation of the character, Forrest Gump is actually a surprisingly heartless film that presents an optimistic exterior.
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- 5/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan began his career as an actor but shot to fame as a writer with TV shows such as Yellowstone and Tulsa King, and movies such as Sicario and Wind River. Sheridan’s works are known for their explorations of rural American life and often see a clash between traditional American life and modernity.
One of the primary examples of this school of thought is the Kevin Costner starrer Yellowstone. The show has garnered a dedicated fan following and constantly has a massive viewership, despite not impressing critics. Sheridan reportedly mentioned that he knows that critics hate his show as there is ‘no plot’ in it and is designed to be hated.
Taylor Sheridan Opens Up About Yellowstone’s Success Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone
Taylor Sheridan transitioned from an acting career to a screenwriting career after featuring in shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Veronica Mars. Sheridan reportedly...
One of the primary examples of this school of thought is the Kevin Costner starrer Yellowstone. The show has garnered a dedicated fan following and constantly has a massive viewership, despite not impressing critics. Sheridan reportedly mentioned that he knows that critics hate his show as there is ‘no plot’ in it and is designed to be hated.
Taylor Sheridan Opens Up About Yellowstone’s Success Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone
Taylor Sheridan transitioned from an acting career to a screenwriting career after featuring in shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Veronica Mars. Sheridan reportedly...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
There are many cases where the same showrunners take actors from projects they have previously worked on and give them offers for upcoming works with Taylor Sheridan being no different. Hugh Dillon became one of the few who went from Wind River to Mayor of Kingstown. Jeremy Renner too met a similar fate. However, for Ryan Bingham, the case was almost the same.
In addition to being a creator, Taylor Sheridan played Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone
The actor almost had an opportunity of starring alongside Jeremy Renner in Wind River. Although not the same, he got the chance to play Walker in Sheridan’s Yellowstone. One of the most loved characters, Walker had a lot of impact on the fans despite his little screen time. Although he was first asked to write a song for Renner’s film, his true calling stood as an actor in the series.
Taylor Sheridan...
In addition to being a creator, Taylor Sheridan played Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone
The actor almost had an opportunity of starring alongside Jeremy Renner in Wind River. Although not the same, he got the chance to play Walker in Sheridan’s Yellowstone. One of the most loved characters, Walker had a lot of impact on the fans despite his little screen time. Although he was first asked to write a song for Renner’s film, his true calling stood as an actor in the series.
Taylor Sheridan...
- 5/1/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Kevin Costner’s appearance in the final Yellowstone episodes remains undecided. One of the prime attractions of the series was certainly the cowboy John Dutton, played by Costner, who apparently had a lot of female fans. But surprisingly, he was not the only cowboy who stole the hearts of women viewers. Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler, shared that he couldn’t believe the amount of love he got from the female fans of the Paramount series.
Kevin Costner and co-star Cole Hauser in a still from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone
Hauser’s character is John Dutton’s ranchhand and falls for his daughter Beth, played by Kelly Reilly. Besides being the ladies’ men, Hauser and Costner both had another thing in common on the sets of Yellowstone – a feud with creator Taylor Sheridan.
Forget Kevin Costner, Female Fans Of Yellowstone Loved This Character For One Reason
Cole Hauser’s character was loved by viewers,...
Kevin Costner and co-star Cole Hauser in a still from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone
Hauser’s character is John Dutton’s ranchhand and falls for his daughter Beth, played by Kelly Reilly. Besides being the ladies’ men, Hauser and Costner both had another thing in common on the sets of Yellowstone – a feud with creator Taylor Sheridan.
Forget Kevin Costner, Female Fans Of Yellowstone Loved This Character For One Reason
Cole Hauser’s character was loved by viewers,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan has been part of the industry since 1995, having worked as an actor, writer, producer, and director. After being an actor, Sheridan realized that this was not the field for him, and started venturing into other avenues – mainly writing and directing.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone
Since then, he has written and directed many acclaimed movies and TV shows. From the Oscar-nominated movie Sicario (2015) to Hell Or High Water (2016) to Wind River (2017), he wrote the screenplay for each, and even directed the last. And now he is working on a few equally acclaimed TV shows like Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and 1923.
Taylor Sheridan Quit Acting to Become a Director
Before he ventured into the land of direction, Taylor Sheridan was an actor doing small roles here and there. It wasn’t until the mid-2000s that he got to play some major characters in shows like Veronica Mars and Sons of Anarchy.
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone
Since then, he has written and directed many acclaimed movies and TV shows. From the Oscar-nominated movie Sicario (2015) to Hell Or High Water (2016) to Wind River (2017), he wrote the screenplay for each, and even directed the last. And now he is working on a few equally acclaimed TV shows like Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and 1923.
Taylor Sheridan Quit Acting to Become a Director
Before he ventured into the land of direction, Taylor Sheridan was an actor doing small roles here and there. It wasn’t until the mid-2000s that he got to play some major characters in shows like Veronica Mars and Sons of Anarchy.
- 4/27/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
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