Taylor Sheridan leaving Paramount over politics,…
Taylor Sheridan reportedly clashed with Paramount’s new management before he determined to depart the studio and signal an NBCUniversal deal reportedly value $1 billion.
According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, the “Yellowstone” creator, 55, had a number of disagreements with Paramount’s new CEO, David Ellison, following the company’s current merger with Skydance Media.
Ellison — a close ally to President Donald Trump — reportedly prompt a collection tied to America’s 250th anniversary next 12 months, but Sheridan allegedly pushed back and said he didn’t need need to make a show “too politically charged.”
Taylor Sheridan arrives at the premiere of “Yellowstone” Season 5 in November 2022. Getty Images for Paramount
Skydance Media CEO David Ellison at the “Fountain of Youth” premiere on May 19, 2025. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Despite “Yellowstone” being branded a conservative show, Sheridan beforehand told The New York Times that he was “apolitical publicly” and needed to show all sides of the political spectrum.
The Wall Street Journal’s sources also claimed that there have been disputes between Sheridan and Paramount over the price range for Sheridan’s spy thriller “Special Ops: Lioness” starring Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana.
Nicole Kidman in “Lioness.” Paramount+
Kidman, 58, received pulled into the drama after Paramount allegedly forged the Oscar winner in a separate collection, “Discretion,” without consulting Sheridan. The transfer allegedly created potential scheduling conflicts for Kidman, which Sheridan took as “a lack of respect” for his initiatives.
Paramount also reportedly rejected one of Sheridan’s movie scripts, which additional splintered their relationship.
Taylor Sheridan and Nicole Kidman attend the amfAR Dallas Gala on October 4. Getty Images for amfAR
The Post has reached out to Paramount, Sheridan and Kidman for remark.
The Hollywood Reporter also provided insight into Sheridan’s exit from Paramount, claiming that Ellison, president Jeff Shell and Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein flew to Texas after the Skydance/Paramount merger was finalized in August to persuade Sheridan he was “in good hands” with the new management.
“They thought the meeting went well,” THR said.
Taylor Sheridan in “Yellowstone” Season 5. Paramount Network
Taylor Sheridan at Day 3 of the 2023 Stagecoach Festival. Getty Images for Stagecoach
But according to the outlet, Sheridan was “frustrated” with the company’s movie division for rejecting a function script of his titled “Capture the Flag.”
Regarding the Kidman drama, a source told THR that Paramount deliberate to communicate with Sheridan about her being forged in another show, but Sheridan discovered about the news beforehand during a dinner with the actress.
Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman in “Lioness.” Paramount+
Sheridan and a crew of Paramount executives ended up having a assembly that didn’t end in an settlement to continue the partnership.
“It wasn’t a bad meeting,” a source close to Sheridan told THR. “They should’ve come with three people — Ellison and two others and then sat down and really tried to connect with Taylor. That would’ve meant a lot.”
Another source claimed Ellison, 42, didn’t like Sheridan’s “controlling natural.”
“Ellison wants to run the show and he can’t with Sheridan there,” the insider acknowledged.
Taylor Sheridan attends amfAR Dallas Gala in Texas. Getty Images for amfAR
Both WSJ and THR reported that Sheridan’s five-year contract with NBCUniversal is value $1 billion. The deal permits him to start making films for NBCU in 2026 and exhibits in 2029.
Sheridan’s contract with Paramount ends in 2028.
Taylor Sheridan arrives to the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga struggle in Las Vegas in Sept. 2024. Getty Images
Under the CBS flagship company, Sheridan created “Yellowstone,” the spinoffs “1923″ and “1883,” and other hit exhibits including “Lioness,” Tulsa King,” “Mayor of Kingstown” and “Landman.”
Paramount still owns the work that Sheridan created for it, so exhibits such as “Tulsa King” is not going to migrate over to NBC, and neither will future exhibits in the “Yellowstone” world such as the rumored “6666” ranch spinoff.
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