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Yellowstone fans who have followed the 1923 prequel wonder what to expect in season 2. Sebastian Roché, who plays Father Renaud in the prequel, has opened up about the new season and its characters, saying it will change them forever and that it will be well worth the wait. Read on to find out what we now know about the second season of 1923.

1923 star Sebastian Roché opens up about season 2 Cast of Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 [Image @sebastianroche on Instagram]

Sebastian Roché plays the role of Father Renaud in the Yellowstone prequel, 1923. As fans await season 2 of the show, some of the series’ cast and crew have opened up about the continuation of the western-based series. Moreover, they promise fans that it will be well worth the wait.

Meanwhile, Roché, spoke about the season, promising that the characters will change “forever.”

Roché joined the Yellowstone prequel 1923 in 2022, but the French-born actor is well known for other roles in popular series,...

If we’re holding up the all-time best bank robbery movies, a special place is reserved for classics like Bonnie and Clyde, Dog Day Afternoon, Heat, and a handful more. But when it comes to the most underrated recent cinematic bank heists, Christian Gudegast’s 2018 movie Den of Thieves ranks right up there with the most entertaining and hyper-violent examples like The Town, Point Break, Hell or High Water, and the like. Now that Gudegast recently unloaded Den of Thieves 2: Pantera on the masses this January, it’s high time to reflect on the making of the original.

While a tad long and baldly inspired by Michael Mann’s Heat, Den of Thieves was released in January 2018 to commercial success and middling critical acclaim. For those in the dark, the story concerns a unit of former Marines turned bank robbers called The Outlaws led by Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber...

We saw Taylor Sheridan’s peak writing in his movies and his most popular Western drama, Yellowstone. However, we unfortunately saw a slow descent in quality in Sheridan’s works. The Yellowstone finale was nowhere near as enjoyable as the first few seasons. Some fans have started to point out that even the initial seasons had some glaring problems that we conveniently ignored in his writing.

Taylor Sheridan as Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

One of the major issues with Sheridan’s writing in Yellowstone in its earlier seasons was his addition of irrelevant plot points that took the story nowhere. These were either storylines with irrelevant character details in them or just plot points he had to abandon completely for the sake of budget.

Taylor Sheridan’s Oscar-nominated film had such filler scenes Chris Pine and Ben Foster in a still from Hell or High Water | Credits:...

Taylor Sheridan is one of the most popular filmmakers and screenwriters working in the industry now. He hit it big with the neo-Western Yellowstone, which he created and wrote most episodes of, leading him to create several successful shows such as Tulsa King, Landman, and more. He was also Oscar-nominated for Hell or High Water.

Before Sheridan hit it big in Hollywood and the TV industry, he was an actor and had a regular role in the show Sons of Anarchy. However, he quickly grew disillusioned and decided to quit the business before pivoting to become a screenwriter. While he never planned on it, he revealed that he tried to make it in Hollywood in a different way.

Taylor Sheridan’s accidental directorial debut led him to find his true calling A still from Sons of Anarchy | Credits: FX

Taylor Sheridan was a rare breed of cowboy who was also a theater kid.

Pictured: The Recruit, The Snow Girl, and Lucca’s World

Welcome to your weekly rundown of the biggest stories from Netflix’s top 10 hourly figures drop for the week ending February 2nd, 2025. An interesting week in the top 10s with a few returns, a new entry in Netflix’s overall top 10 most watched list, a major documentary flop, and much more!

Note: In this report of Netflix’s hours viewed from January 27th, 2025 to February 2nd, 2025, we’ll use “Complete Viewings Equivalent,” or Cve, expressed in millions. That means we divide the hours viewed announced by Netflix by the runtime of films or series. It allows for better comparisons between films and series, but it’s not an audience metric. It is the minimum number of viewings if they were all complete from the first second to the last of the film or season.

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Taylor Sheridan is the kind of filmmaker who can turn even the simplest scene into a literal masterpiece. One of his best movies is packed with moments so intense they could give a horror flick a run for its money. The attention to detail, folks, is next-level.

Taylor Sheridan as Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

But while his big-screen work stole the limelight (and for reasons grand enough), it made us Yellowstone fans wonder if he really stopped caring about the Dutton drama.

Wind River: Elizabeth Olsen’s gunfight scene and Taylor Sheridan’s gritty directorial debut Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen in Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River | Credits: Thunder Road Pictures

Wind River isn’t a horror film, but damn, it’ll chill you to the bone. Redditors claimed, Elizabeth Olsen‘s gunfight scene gave the audience some crazy experience. And they’re not just hyping...

Taylor Sheridan is widely recognized today as the creator of Yellowstone and a leading figure in the Western crime thriller genre, but before he built his own empire through screenwriting and directing, he began his journey in Hollywood as an actor.

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The filmmaker got his start in show business after starring in 1995’s Walker, Texas Ranger, and appearing in small films and in recurring roles on television. Some of his most notable works included Veronica Mars and FX’s Sons of Anarchy.

Taylor Sheridan reveals why he moved from acting to writing his own projects

Many fans praise Taylor Sheridan for his exceptional storytelling which usually relies on simple and raw narratives with minimal cinematic embellishment. His passion for the craft exudes in the projects he creates, and moving from acting to writing is perhaps the best decision he has ever made for his career.

Once upon a time, Taylor Sheridan was the cowboy who rode in with all the fanfare, spurs clicking and hat tipped just right. He made us fall in love with the grit of Yellowstone and the chaos of Mayor of Kingstown—his shows weren’t just TV drama; they were like a shot of whiskey to the soul, full of fire and flavor.

But, much like that song you can’t help but play on repeat until the tune loses its charm, there comes a time when the magic starts to fade.

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

The magic of Sheridan’s storytelling seems to be flickering out, and the question on everyone’s lips is simple: has he lost his touch? We’re not saying it’s all downhill from here, but the question remains: why does his storytelling seem to be losing its edge?

Let’s...

Taylor Sheridan may be best known for Yellowstone but he cracked screenwriting on the big screen with films like Sicario and Hell or High Water. Featuring themes and genres that would later on define his style, the latter was a neo-Western starring Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine, which gave Sheridan his first Oscar nomination.

While the film was also nominated in several other categories including Best Picture, the year had tough competition with the likes of Damien Chazelle, Mike Mills, and more being strong contenders. Sheridan lost the Best Original Screenplay Award to Manchester by the Sea, and to be honest, that was deserved.

Taylor Sheridan lost the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay to Casey Affleck’s incredible movie about grief Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount

Taylor Sheridan began his career as an actor but then pivoted to screenwriting when he was tired of not getting the right roles.

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone is a phenomenon—a rugged, fiercely compelling look at the modern-day American West. It’s blend of grit, power, and family drama has attracted millions of viewers since it first premiered in 2018. The series pulses with tension, power struggles, and, yes, violence.

However, if Sheridan had remembered one particular lesson from his earlier film work—specifically his work on a gunfight scene—it could have changed the game entirely for Yellowstone.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Pictures.

Sheridan’s approach to violence is far removed from the glorified, action-packed shootouts Hollywood loves to serve up. In his films, his style is about capturing violence in its raw, jarring form—realistic, messy, and often over before anyone even realizes it’s started. Had Sheridan reflected on this experience, he could have infused even more raw, immediate energy into the shootouts of Yellowstone.

Taylor Sheridan on turning...

Though he's better known for creating prestige TV shows and movies, Taylor Sheridan has also played four characters in the projects he wrote. Before Taylor Sheridan wrote his shows and movies, Taylor Sheridan was an actor in his own right. He starred in a few notable projects, like Sons of Anarchy, where he played David Hale, and got quite a bit of experience in front of the camera. He's also used that experience in his own shows, as he's become one of many recurring actors in Sheridan's shows. Over the years, Sheridan has had small roles in four of his own movies and shows.

Most of Sheridan's shows include big casts filled with prominent actors, so his cameos can often fly under the radar. For example, the cast of Landman includes Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, and Demi Moore, and Sheridan is exceptionally skilled at securing big names to star in his projects.

When a series sets out to shake things up, it often starts by breaking free from the mold, offering us something we didn’t know we needed. But, somewhere along the way, that spark can fade, and what once felt like an adventure worth following starts to feel more like déjà vu. Take Yellowstone, for example.

When it first aired in 2018, it was an adrenaline shot for TV fans. You could almost hear the winds of change blowing through the prairies as this show promised to be something raw, something bold. The characters were tough as nails, the scenery was jaw-dropping, and Kevin Costner as John Dutton? Well, it was… Pure gold.

Kevin Costner | Credits: Yellowstone / Paramount Pictures.

As the seasons went by, the show’s initial fire started to flicker and fade. Season 3 had the promise of ramping things up, offering that high-octane drama that would have viewers hooked.

Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western film Hell or High Water is proof that he needs to make another movie alongside his ongoing television shows. In recent years, Taylor Sheridan has mostly been known for Yellowstone and other TV shows like Landman and Tulsa King. While Sheridan's TV shows are wildly popular and extremely compelling, the writer got his start behind the camera by making feature films. His first movie was 2015's Sicario, and he went on to write five more films while he was also starting Yellowstone and its spinoff shows.

Since Sheridan has become king of prestige TV, it's easy to forget how good he was at writing films. Of the six films he's made, only one is under 50% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and three are certified fresh. While it's always great to get new seasons of shows like Lioness or new original series like Landman, Sheridan's talents...

Taylor Sheridan has created some of the best television shows in recent times, with the successes of his Yellowstone universe proving he is a capable producer. However, Sheridan’s prowess was first noticed for his work on critically acclaimed movies like Sicario and Wind River, with the latter being his directorial debut.

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan directed Wind River (Credits: Paramount Network).

In an interview, Sheridan opened up about the challenges of directing his first movie. The filmmaker’s comments confirmed that he is very particular about the types of stories he wants to tell and how he wants to tell them. As a result, it is surprising that he dropped the ball with the ending of Yellowstone, leading to Kevin Costner’s exit, and here is everything you need to know about it.

Taylor Sheridan revealed the biggest challenge he faced when making Wind River

Taylor Sheridan made a...

Taylor Sheridan explored the devastating impact of casual racism in America in his 2016 film. Through subtle yet powerful dialogue, the movie unpacks how seemingly innocent remarks can perpetuate division and harm. Sheridan crafted a story that’s not just about the characters on screen, but about society itself, challenging viewers to confront the uncomfortable truths lurking beneath everyday interactions.

Taylor Sheridan in a still from Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

It’s a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained biases can shape lives, all masked behind a facade of harmless humor and offhand comments.

Taylor Sheridan’s unflinching look at rural America in Hell or High Water Chris Pine and Ben Foster in Taylor Sheridan’s Hell or High Water | Credits: Paramount Network

“They think it’s playful. But their words create a divide.” This sharp observation from Taylor Sheridan captures the essence of his 2016 screenplay for Hell or High Water.

Following Netflix’s boom and the impact of Covid, other industry giants proceeded to walk in the streaming giant’s footsteps to capitalize on the shifting trends in the entertainment sector. While Disney relied on its biggest cash cow Marvel to garner viewers, Paramount on the other hand has been completely dependent on Taylor Sheridan.

Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount

Since striking gold on TV with Yellowstone, the Sicario writer has helmed several IPs for Paramount, and given his impact on Paramount Plus, in 2021, the writer signed a huge deal to continue his dominance on the small screen.

Taylor Sheridan reportedly signed a $200M deal with Paramount Taylor Sheridan | Credit: Yellowstone/Paramount

When Yellowstone initially debuted in Paramount’s then-niche cable network, most didn’t bank on it being the biggest TV show on the planet. But with five seasons in, accompanied by multiple spin-offs, Sheridan has continued to produce hit shows for the network.

Taylor Sheridan has become one of Hollywood's most well-known film and television writers, with many of his projects featured on Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan's TV shows have skyrocketed in popularity since the release of his renowned hit, Yellowstone, a neo-Western cowboy drama starring Kevin Costner. Funnily enough, Yellowstone is Sheridan's only TV series not to be featured on Paramount's streaming service, despite its prequel shows and his various other projects prominently advertised among their marquee titles.

Before Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan tried his hand as an actor, appearing on the popular show Sons of Anarchy for 21 episodes. He then began his career writing for films, finding a successful streak from Sicario to Hell or High Water to Wind River, all of which came out in consecutive years between 2015 and 2017. Since Yellowstone's popularity took off, Sheridan has been actively involved in roughly three television projects per year for Paramount+, including the most recent show,...

A healthy ecosystem and healthy competition is the biggest challenge for Netflix Emea, according to chief Larry Tanz.

Tanz threw the gauntlet down to competitors by urging: “We need all of us to develop the next generation of storytellers and want to get ahead on how we develop and upskill storytellers, writers, directors, producers and below the line talent.” He implied that Netflix is ahead of the game in this area, pointing to training programs the streamer has run across the world and an upcoming one at the Red Sea International Film Festival.

“We have been pretty consistent in terms of our investment and growth,” he went on to say at Content London. “We are seeing that our locally-oriented commissioning approach is working for our members and business. We want a healthy ecosystem and healthy competition – that is our biggest challenge.”

He was speaking after a year in which Netflix...

A panel of top Netflix executives touted 10 years of the global streamer in such key European territories as France, Germany and Italy on Tuesday.

At Content London, vp of content Emea Larry Tanz, vp of content France Pauline Dauvin and vp of content Italy Tinny Andreatta spoke during a fireside discussion celebrating big milestones for Netflix, with the 10-year anniversary this year in France and Germany and more dates to mark in 2025 in Italy and Spain.

During the session, Tanz shared that between 2020 and 2023, Netflix invested €6.5 billion ($6.8 billion) in European, non-English series and films, including some of the service’s most popular series and films, such as Society of the Snow (Spain), Troll (Norway), Borgen (Denmark), Under Paris (France), High Water (Poland), and The Hand Of God (Italy).

“That’s great for our members from films and series they get, but also for the industry,” Tanz said. “That has resulted in 60,000 jobs just in Europe.

Before Taylor Sheridan became the genius behind Yellowstone and Wind River, he had a skeleton in his creative closet—literally. Long before crafting epic Westerns, Sheridan dabbled in the world of low-budget horror, helming a movie so questionable he couldn’t help but roast it himself later. Think cheesy scares, questionable writing, and enough cringe to make even hardcore horror fans wince.

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

But here’s the kicker: this so-called “bad horror movie” was more than just a spooky detour—it gave Sheridan the creative chops to nail Wind River. Who knew crafting a flop could lead to a masterpiece?

From Low-Budget Chaos to Cinematic Triumph: How Vile Helped Taylor Sheridan Nail Wind River Jeremy Renner and Gil Birmingham star in Wind River | Credit: The Weinstein Company

“A friend of mine… wrote this bad horror movie,” Taylor Sheridan quipped about Vile, a low-budget horror...

Taylor Sheridan is a multi-talented star, best known for his work on projects like Sicario and Hell or High Water, and in April 2016, he took a leap into directing his first feature film. The crime thriller Wind River dealt with the serious themes of violence against Indigenous women.

Taylor Sheridan | CBS Sunday Morning / YouTube

The writer had already established a reputation for being able to deal with complex and gripping narratives. But what made Sheridan direct Wind River? The explanation behind the same is profound, and if you’re a fan of his work, you’d gain even more respect for him as an artist if you learned why he helmed the film.

Why Taylor Sheridan Directed Wind River: A Promise to the Native Community Taylor Sheridan on The Joe Rogan Experience | PowerfulJRE / YouTube

Taylor Sheridan did not just wake up one day and decide to hop onto the director’s chair.

Back in early 2023, it was announced that Best Actor Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal) and Lily James, who was nominated for an Emmy for her performance as Pamela Anderson in Pam & Tommy, had signed on to star in the thriller Relay for director David Mackenzie, whose credits include Outlaw King, Under the Banner of Heaven, and Best Picture nominee Hell or High Water. By the end of April, they were joined in the cast by Sam Worthington of the Avatar franchise and production was underway. A year and a half later, Relay has finally secured a U.S. distribution deal, with Bleecker Street revealing that they’re planning to give the film a theatrical release sometime in 2025.

Worthington and Mackenzie previously worked together on Under the Banner of Heaven. Details on his Relay character have not been revealed.

Mackenzie wrote the screenplay for Relay with Justin Piasecki,...

Exclusive: Add Sk Global Entertainment, the independent studio behind hits like Anyone But You and Crazy Rich Asians, to the long list of entertainment and media companies impacted by layoffs in 2024.

Less than 20 employees were affected across multiple departments, sources tell Deadline. Like so many others, the company made the move to ensure the continued growth and success of its operations amidst continually strong economic headwinds, following the year of the double strike.

Sk Global remains dedicated, we’re told, to creating premium content with cultural impact. All of its lines of business and current and upcoming productions will remain on track as staffing changes are implemented.

News of the layoffs follows word of others this month at the Film Academy, Fox Corp., Allen Media Group, Netflix, Disney and elsewhere.

Sk Global saw major success last winter with Anyone But You, the critically acclaimed Sony rom-com starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney,...

Why Yellowstone Reigns as America’s Most-Watched Show (Photo Credit – Instagram)

When Yellowstone burst onto the Paramount Network scene in the summer of 2018, it was like a wild Mustang taking off. Critics weren’t exactly throwing confetti at first, but by Season 3, this Taylor Sheridan creation stampeded to the top, becoming America’s most-watched show. Its mix of grit, breathtaking Montana landscapes, and juicy family drama had everyone talking.

Taylor Sheridan, the mind behind hits like Sicario and Hell or High Water, knew how to capture raw human emotion. With Yellowstone and its prequels, 1883 and 1923, he hit that nostalgia sweet spot while keeping it fresh. Audiences couldn’t get enough of the Duttons battling family loyalty and land disputes—it was like a Shakespearean tragedy with cowboys and way more horses.

Montana served as more than just a backdrop; it became its own character. From the sweeping vistas of Paradise...

The following contains spoilers from the Season 2 premiere of Paramount+’s Lioness (fka Special Ops: Lioness).

As Lioness Season 2 got underway, Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara found herself begrudgingly working with not her usual Qrf team but a bunch of “gray guys,” to retrieve a U.S. congresswoman who had been kidnapped by a cartel and moved across the southern border.

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When it comes to storytelling, the magic often lies in the nuances, the details that linger in the mind long after the last scene fades to black. And, if there’s any hope left for Yellowstone, perhaps it resides in Taylor Sheridan’s gift for storytelling, evident in his masterstroke, Hell or High Water. This low-budget gem, featuring Chris Pine and Ben Foster as bank-robbing siblings and Jeff Bridges as their relentless pursuer, wowed critics at Cannes and captured audiences’ hearts worldwide.

Taylor Sheridan | Credit: Yellowstone/Paramount

Set against the backdrop of Texas, Sheridan weaves a vibrant tapestry. He artfully explores the enduring legacy of the American frontier, creating a narrative that’s as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. Reflecting on Sheridan’s success, one might wonder: Could Yellowstone find its saving grace if its creator taps into the same reservoir of creativity that gave us something to chew on for days and weeks?...

As the godfather of modern Westerns, Taylor Sheridan is very astute about the corporate world’s needs and the commercial fanfare’s demands. Balancing the two gives the studios and the viewers a perfect amalgamation of sustainable, profitable, and binge-worthy dramas like Yellowstone and Hell or High Water.

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]

But it is not always the world of mainstream media that lets out the genius in Sheridan. As a cowboy himself, the desire to own the largest and most famous ranch in the whole world (the Four Sixes) juxtaposes his need to protect the cattle and ranch lifestyle that is currently racing toward extinction. It is this extinction that has become the filmmaker’s latest obsession when it comes to scripting a story for film or television.

Taylor Sheridan Obsesses Over the American West Hell or High Water (2016) [Credit: Lionsgate Films]

After two decades of focusing on...

If there was an award for outworking a Clydesdale, Taylor Sheridan would gallop to the finish line first, leaving all in his dust. Few in the TV industry wear as many hats or lassos as many fans as this Texas cowboy, who has single-handedly reignited the TV western—no small potatoes!

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount

The past few years, he’s been busier, producing and writing a batch of shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and more, not to mention the Yellowstone spin-offs like 1883 and 1923. With film credits such as Sicario and Hell or High Water, which lassoed him into Hollywood’s spotlight, it’s no surprise the man heaps praise on Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas.

Taylor Sheridan: How Goodfellas Shook Up His Screenwriting Approach

Isn’t it fascinating how Martin Scorsese has consistently hit the bullseye when it comes to capturing the gritty world of gangsters and grime?...

If you’ve ever thought that Patrick J. Adams was napping on his laurels since his days as Mike Ross in Suits, you’d be barking up the wrong tree. Here’s where things take a turn: the actor, 43, is diving back into the TV world with Yellowstone’s spinoff, The Madison. And let’s be honest, nobody, not even Mike, could have seen this coming.

Patrick J. Adams in Suits | Universal Content Productions

“Is this real life or just a cleverly written investment in our TV schedules?” you might ask. With Michelle Pfeiffer leading the charge and an expectation that Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western world will finally feature female characters who aren’t either wholly reviled or purely tantalizing, there’s a fresh wind blowing through this expansive universe. Despite the cloak-and-dagger secrecy surrounding the plot details, fans are already chomping at the bit.

Yellowstone’s New Spinoff: Patrick J.

A striking legacy of 9/11 is how the United States government exploited national grief and panic to pass aggressive legislation stripping Americans of privacy rights. The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, also known as the Patriot Act, was passed in October 2001, 45 days after the Twin Towers fell, and gave the government “roving surveillance authority.” Agents wouldn’t need a warrant to tap email communications or phone calls, or to monitor credit reports and banking history. Cloaked in the language of safety, the Patriot Act turned every person into a suspect. In the decades since, Americans have become so used to forfeiting privacy that we willingly opt-in to technologies and resources asking for data.

The sweeping power of the surveillance state looms large in David Mackenzie’s gritty thriller Relay, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Riz Ahmed as Ash,...

Taylor Sheridan is one of the most prolific producers working in Hollywood, spawning an entire universe out of his critically acclaimed Yellowstone series. Before turning to television, Sheridan first made a breakthrough as a screenwriter with critically acclaimed movies such as Sicario and Hell or High Water.

Taylor Sheridan gained unparalleled fame for creating Yellowstone (Credit: Paramount Network).

During an interview, Sheridan spoke about what differentiates his writing style from that of other screenwriters. In the process, Sheridan perfectly highlighted how he became an enigma in Hollywood, reflected in the Yellowstone universe’s success. As a result, Sheridan must return to his roots to save the series after Kevin Costner’s exit.

Taylor Sheridan Must Remember What Made Him a Hollywood Enigma

Taylor Sheridan started his career as an actor before breaking into screenwriting, earning critical acclaim for his movies. However, the writer-producer experienced unprecedented success with his neo-Western drama series Yellowstone,...

This may be painful, but prior to Taylor Sheridan’s arrival as a storyteller, the Western genre’s heartbeat was growing faint; its glory days were a mere echo in Hollywood’s canyon. Who would have dared to dream that a movie could really spur a renaissance and bring the Western back to the forefront of American culture, reminding us all of the thrill of the untamed land?

Ashley Platz in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount Network

Indeed, it was the Oscar-winning film Unforgiven, directed by and starring the legendary Clint Eastwood. This golden nugget of Western filmography not only capped off Eastwood’s illustrious career as a cowboy but also carved a path for new stories to gallop into modern audiences’ hearts. That being said, it even provided the creative tinder for Taylor Sheridan’s now-acclaimed Yellowstone.

How a Classic Clint Eastwood Film Influenced Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone

Taylor Sheridan,...

Yellowstone is one of the biggest shows in the history of television. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the show has brought fame, acclaim, and recognition to a lot of underrated actors, who otherwise would have been on a very different career track. One of these many actors is Luke Grimes, who stars as Kayce Dutton, son of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton.

A still from Yellowstone | Paramount Network

Starring as an ex-Navy Seal, Grimes once revealed how he said yes to working with Sheridan before even looking at the script and that it was his role in one controversial Clint Eastwood movie that helped him bag a role on the show.

Luke Grimes Said Yes to Working in Yellowstone Without Reading the Script

Luke Grimes as Kayce in Yellowstone | Paramount Network

Taylor Sheridan had a humble start in his career in Hollywood, but once the actor turned to writing, Sheridan keeps on shocking the world.

In Tinseltown, where dreams are made and crushed in the blink of an eye, Taylor Sheridan and his wife, Nicole Muirbrook, have defied the odds and crafted a love story fit for the big screen. This power couple has courageously paved their own yellow brick road to success, facing trials and tribulations that would make even the toughest cowboy break a sweat.

Taylor Sheridan in Veronica Mars (2004) | Hulu

Sure, with Yellowstone, Sheridan has etched his name into the bedrock of popular culture, drawing viewers into the rugged lives of the Dutton family. Likewise, his big-screen ventures like Sicario and Hell or High Water have earned him nods from fans & critics alike.

But Sheridan and his wife knew the sharp sting of hunger all too well, as they struggled for food and, of course, a feast of critical acclaim, after the Yellowstone co-creator quit acting.

Taylor Sheridan & Nicole Muirbrook’s Journey...

Isn’t it true that every cloud has a silver lining? Taylor Sheridan, the maestro behind the cinematic tapestry we know as Yellowstone, earlier shot to fame through the keen edge of his pen with talented screenplays like Sicario & Hell or High Water. However, it was his Wind River that weaved a web of neo-Western crime mystery so enthralling that it ensnares us with its relevance and thought-provoking narrative.

Jeremy Renner in Wind River | The Weinstein Company

Sheridan’s adept incorporation of harrowing real-life crime input into this chilling tale lent it a gravity that cannot be ignored, serving as a grim reflection of society’s darker undertones. In Wind River, we are introduced to Cory Lambert (portrayed by Jeremy Renner), a diligent game hunter, whose discovery of a young woman’s body in the desolate, frostbitten wilderness catapults us into a heart-wrenching saga of brutality.

The scene, which fans...

Has the touch of Taylor Sheridan, the trailblazer behind the Western TV renaissance and creator of the chart-topping Yellowstone series, lost its golden gleam? Hailed as the King of Westerns, he has proven his royalty status time and again with a knack for penning riveting narratives that resonate with a multitude of viewers.

While some argue that Sheridan’s recent offerings, like Mayor of Kingstown and Special Ops: Lioness, didn’t set the screen ablaze, others tip their cowboy hats to the success of Tulsa King, bolstered by Sylvester Stallone’s undeniable swagger.

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Yellowstone | Paramount+

And though whirrs about quantity over quality echo among the fan base, especially post-Yellowstone season 4, it’s worth noting the curiosity & high hopes for Sheridan’s next ventures. Sadly, his involvement in the multiple projects suggests that our reigning rancher might be saddling more horses than he can ride.

We’ve been waiting months to find out whether or not Aaron Taylor-Johnson (The Fall Guy) has actually landed the role of James Bond – but in the meantime, he’s working on the race-against-the-clock thriller Fuze, which is currently filming in London and has Hell or High Water director David Mackenzie at the helm. We first heard of this project back in February, and since then Taylor-Johnson has been joined in the cast by Theo James (Divergent), Sam Worthington (Avatar), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki), Elham Ehsas (The Kite Runner), and Honor Swinton-Byrne (The Souvenir), and now Deadline reports that Saffron Hocking (Top Boy) has also been added to the cast.

Details on the characters being played by these cast members are being kept under wraps.

Scripted by Ben Hopkins, who has previously written Simon Magus, Janice Beard, The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz, The Market, Lost in Karastan, Hasret: Sehnsucht, Marionette,...

“Let’s make an R-rated cartoon about an R-rated cartoon coming out” was the original concept pitched when Matt Stone and Trey Parker were developing their classic animated musical opus, South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut. Twenty-five years later, it remains a brilliantly meta idea. But before Canada-blaming glory, South Park’s road to the silver screen was paved with many blockades, mainly from within their parent company of Viacom, which owned both Comedy Central and Paramount Pictures, and their biggest formidable foe, the then-named Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).

And as if it wasn’t ironic enough, the biggest bone of contention was for the creators’ use of vulgarities within an anti-censorship-centric movie. In typical Matt and Trey fashion, whatever adversary they faced, they rebelled with nastier pushback against. And in the long run, this made for a more memorable film. Here’s a look back at the...

Living on the rugged terrain of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is anything but ordinary. From the deft lassoing of cattle to the familial tensions sparking drama at every turn, this is where the essence of modern cowboy tales comes to life.

Taylor Sheridan, the cinematic mind behind masterpieces like Hell or High Water and Sicario, constructed a world that mirrors the iconicity of yesteryear’s Westerns with a contemporary edge. Yet, amidst his brilliance, the portrayal of women in Yellowstone—characters like the formidable Beth Dutton, who swings from bold to bruised, respected to ridiculed—sparks discussions that even the show’s most ardent fans can’t dismiss.

Wes Bentley and Kelly Reilly in Yellowstone | Paramount Network

Despite the talented Kelly Reilly’s vibrant portrayal of Beth, who in real life couldn’t be further from her cigarette-smoking character, viewers are left to wonder if Sheridan’s female characters reflect...

Mastermind Taylor Sheridan has worked with a lot of other master brains throughout his decades-spanning career, with genius filmmakers like David Mackenzie being one of them. This pair collaborated on the former’s critically commended masterpiece from 2016, Hell or High Water, which easily became a box office blockbuster at a $37 million worldwide gross with Mackenzie’s helming.

David Mackenzie. | Credit: Thierry Sollerot/Wikimedia Commons.

Needless to say, Mackenzie has also displayed his brilliant filmmaking chops in other pieces spread across various genres, like 2013’s critically acclaimed crime-thriller Starred Up, for one to count. However, when it comes to working on the superhero genre in particular, the director holds the harshest response even at the thought of directing a Marvel movie under Kevin Feige’s supervision.

David Mackenzie Has No Interest in Working on Superhero Movies

Director David Mackenzie has led a fairly promising career in the entertainment industry, having tested...

Taylor Sheridan’s decision to transform from an actor to a screenwriter has brought him considerable success. The screenwriter saw huge success with his first effort Sicario, which was nominated for the WGA Award for Best Original Screenplay. The Yellowstone creator received more acclaim for his follow-up effort Hell or High Water, which was nominated for multiple Oscars.

Sheridan reportedly spent some time trying to get the right team of creatives to work on Hell or High Water. The neo-Western starring Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine follows the story of two robbers, who are being pursued by the Texas Rangers. Regardless, Sheridan mentioned that he found Scottish director David Mackenzie by a stroke of luck.

Taylor Sheridan’s Film Found The Right Director By Luck Taylor Sheridan | Credits: Linson Entertainment/Bosque Ranch Productions/Treehouse Films/101 Studios/MTV Entertainment Studios

Taylor Sheridan wrote his second installment in his American Frontier trilogy,...

Kevin Costner aims to revolutionize Western films by focusing on the underrepresented female characters in Horizon: An American Saga. He believes Westerns often rely on lazy gunfight-heavy plots and aims to infuse Horizon with authentic scenes that appeal to a wider audience. The success of Horizon at the box office will depend on its ability to stand out amidst a resurgence of Western content and compete with more universally appealing films.

Kevin Costner details what he believes most Western genre films get wrong and explains why Horizon: An American Saga avoids these issues. Costner is finally about to release the first two installments of his Horizon films, the first of which will be released at the end of the month on June 28. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 will arrive just under two months later, coming out on August 16. Costner is in the lead role in both films, with a supporting cast including Sienna Miller,...

Starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, Yellowstone has for five seasons scripted success due to the solid performance delivered by the actor, as well as the gripping storyline set forth by showrunner, Taylor Sheridan. The latter, who boasts of projects such as Sicario and Hell or High Water, has always given little merit to anyone doubting his writing skills, by showcasing his prowess in building and navigating plotlines.

However, the same may not be true for the Wild West drama, as audiences point out potential missteps.

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Paramount Pictures

Rather, a strong case of the acclaimed writer bending to sell the show versus actually trying to build it has come to the fore thanks to a keen observation made by a new viewer. Hiding in plain sight, the incident happens at the very start of the show. Moreover, after the obvious pointing out, fans found themselves at a loss and divided,...

Be it as an actor or a filmmaker, in fans’ eyes, Taylor Sheridan has perfectly nailed it in nearly every single field. While the virtuoso acting chops he displayed in projects like Sons of Anarchy is one thing, the blockbuster series and projects he helmed, like Yellowstone, Hell or High Water, and Tulsa King further add even more stars to his already star-studded domain.

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone. | Credit: Paramount Network.

However, while he has immaculately succeeded in all of these projects, the mastermind filmmaker feels he hasn’t exactly excelled in one particular field: Business. In fact, if anything, despite ruling the world of modern television and even co-owning and running an iconic historic ranch, Sheridan seems to have accepted defeat in this particular aspect of his life and career.

Taylor Sheridan Feels He is a “Terrible Businessman”

Taylor Sheridan has impeccably performed as an actor and even better...

Streamer spend in Europe is set to overtake public and commercial broadcasters this year for the first time, topping €10B ($10.6B), according to new research from Ampere Analysis.

In 2023, spend by streamers, PSBs and commercial nets was virtually neck-and-neck in the continent at around €8B each but a gap is set to emerge by the end of 2024. Broadcaster spend will remain virtually flat while streamer investment will shoot up by a whopping 20%, Ampere said. Netflix, in particular, has revealed dozens of European original commissions so far this year including a Steven Knight-penned British drama series about Guinness, a Polish show from the writer of High Water and a French TV thriller starring Isabelle Adjani. Meanwhile, Prime Video Germany original Maxton Hall – The World Between Us recently became Amazon’s most-watched international original series of all time.

Ampere focused its report on the challenge this poses to commercial broadcasters, which...

Taylor Sheridan may be one of the greatest writer-cum-directors in Hollywood’s entire entertainment industry, but it’s not always that he gets to have his way with his projects.

In fact, if anything, one of the biggest issues on which he has often locked horns with marketers is on the titles his projects are gonna be known by at the end of the day.

Taylor Sheridan. | Credit: Paramount Network.

That being said, his request was even refused when he asked for his film to be renamed as per his choice as opposed to what it came to be known as, which was Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

But it seems that those days just might change for Sheridan now, especially after all the fame he has acquired through his genius helming of the masterpiece smash-hit series Yellowstone.

Years Ago, Taylor Sheridan Faced Rejection for a Request for Renaming His Movie

As a writer,...

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...

Hell or High Water was a career highlight for Chris Pine, portraying a bank-robbing brother in Taylor Sheridan’s gripping 2016 tale. Pine’s performance, under Sheridan’s direction, captivated audiences, earning much praise. Sheridan’s choice to cast Pine not only elevated the film but also saved it as Pine was indeed the right choice.

Chris Pine and Ben Foster in Taylor Sheridan’s Hell or High Water | Lionsgate Films

Through Pine’s nuanced portrayal, the character resonated with viewers, exploring themes of family and justice. Pine’s commanding presence and raw emotion left a lasting impact, making Hell or High Water a standout in both his and Sheridan’s impressive bodies of work.

Taylor Sheridan’s Casting of Chris Pine Took Hell or High Water to a Whole New Level

Taylor Sheridan aimed for the audience to sympathize with bank robbers Toby played by Chris Pine, and Tanner played by Ben Foster,...

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,...

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...