History of Taylor Sheridan in Timeline

Taylor Sheridan is an American writer, producer, director, and actor. He is most famous for co-creating the hit television series Yellowstone and creating its successful prequel series, 1883 and 1923. Sheridan's work is known for its modern Western themes and compelling character studies, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in contemporary television.

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May 21, 1970: Taylor Sheridan Born

On May 21, 1970, Sheridan Taylor Gibler Jr., known professionally as Taylor Sheridan, was born. He would later become an accomplished American writer, producer, director, and actor.

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2012: Comancheria appears on the Black List

In 2012, Taylor Sheridan's screenplay for Comancheria appeared on the Black List. However, the film remained in development for several years.

2013: Marriage to Nicole Muirbrook

In 2013, Taylor Sheridan married actress and model Nicole Muirbrook. They have a son together.

2015: Release of French film Disorder

In 2015, the French drama-thriller film 'Disorder' directed by Alice Winocour was released. Taylor Sheridan was later set to script the American remake of this film in 2016.

August 2016: Release of Hell or High Water

In August 2016, the film originally titled 'Comancheria,' but later renamed 'Hell or High Water' was released, starring Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, and Ben Foster. The film was met with critical acclaim, and Sheridan received numerous award nominations for his screenplay.

September 15, 2016: Sheridan to Script Disorder Remake

On September 15, 2016, it was reported that Taylor Sheridan was set to script the American remake of the 2015 French film 'Disorder'. James Mangold was slated to direct the remake.

2016: The Weinstein Company Acquires Rights to Wind River

In 2016, The Weinstein Company initially acquired distribution rights to 'Wind River' during the Cannes Film Festival, but later dropped the film prior to its Sundance premiere. They eventually finalized the deal to distribute the film.

January 2017: Wind River Premieres at Sundance

In January 2017, Taylor Sheridan's second feature as director, 'Wind River', premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film stars Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen and follows an FBI agent and a veteran game tracker investigating a murder on a Native American reservation.

August 18, 2017: Wind River Wide Release

On August 18, 2017, Taylor Sheridan's 'Wind River' was widely released in the United States following a brief limited release. This film is the third installment of Sheridan's trilogy of "the modern-day American frontier".

2017: Yellowstone Created by Sheridan

In 2017, Taylor Sheridan created the television series 'Yellowstone' starring Kevin Costner, which began airing on the Paramount Network.

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2017: Sheridan Disowns Vile

In 2017, during a Rotten Tomatoes interview, Taylor Sheridan stated that he does not consider the low-budget horror film 'Vile' as his directorial debut, despite being credited with the film.

June 20, 2018: Yellowstone premiere

On June 20, 2018, 'Yellowstone' premiered on the Paramount Network.

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2018: Sicario sequel released and ViacomCBS deal renewed

In 2018, Taylor Sheridan wrote the sequel to 'Sicario', titled 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado', which was released in theaters. Also in 2018, Sheridan's overall deal with ViacomCBS was renewed.

May 2019: Warner Bros. Acquires 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'

In May 2019, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema acquired distribution rights to the film 'Those Who Wish Me Dead,' with Taylor Sheridan as director.

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