Taylor Sheridan’s subsequent chapter might reshape the way forward for status tv. The Yellowstone creator is reportedly getting ready to depart his longtime residence at Paramount for a brand new partnership that will redefine his inventive attain. Particulars of the transfer level to a significant shift in Hollywood’s ongoing battle for high storytelling expertise.
Taylor Sheridan reportedly leaving Paramount
In response to Puck Information, Taylor Sheridan will depart Paramount as soon as his present movie and tv commitments conclude.
The Yellowstone and Landman creator has finalized a significant cope with NBCUniversal protecting each movie and TV manufacturing. The eight-year movie settlement will start in March 2026, adopted by a five-year total tv deal beginning in 2028, when Sheridan’s present Paramount contract ends. His manufacturing firm, 101 Studios, led by David Glasser, will even transfer to Common.
Sources acquainted with the state of affairs say Sheridan grew dissatisfied with adjustments at Paramount following David Ellison’s August 2025 acquisition. Many executives he labored carefully with have been eliminated or reassigned, and new management below streaming chief Cindy Holland questioned a number of of his manufacturing budgets. Ellison additionally tried to contain Paramount in a separate movie deal Sheridan made with Warner Bros., which additional strained relations.
Sheridan’s representatives, together with CAA, supervisor Scott Greenberg, and legal professionals Neil Meyer and Emily Downs, started discussions earlier this yr with a number of studios. Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon, Netflix, Apple, and NBCUniversal all expressed curiosity.
Sheridan finally selected NBCU after assembly with Donna Langley, who not too long ago expanded her function to supervise each movie and tv. Langley’s observe file with filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, Jordan Peele, and Christopher Nolan reportedly appealed to Sheridan.
David Ellison beforehand known as Sheridan “a singular genius and content material creator,” stating his objective was to maintain him at Paramount “so long as he desires to be telling tales.” Regardless of that reward, Paramount had not prolonged Sheridan’s tv deal past 2028.
Present Paramount tasks, together with Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, Landman, Lioness, and upcoming Yellowstone spinoffs, will stay with the corporate after his departure.
