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Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan is an American writer, producer, director, and actor. He gained prominence as the co-creator of the highly successful television series Yellowstone and its prequels, 1883 and 1923.

May 21, 1970: Taylor Sheridan's Birth

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

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2005: Portrayal of Danny Boyd in Veronica Mars

In 2005, Taylor Sheridan began portraying Danny Boyd in "Veronica Mars", marking an early role in his acting career.

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2007: End of Veronica Mars Role

In 2007, Taylor Sheridan's role as Danny Boyd in "Veronica Mars" came to an end.

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2009: Paul Harvey's "Gas Crisis" episode

In 2009, Paul Harvey released a segment from "The Rest of the Story" called "Gas Crisis", which was later used without permission in "Landman".

2012: Comancheria Appears on the Black List

In 2012, Taylor Sheridan's screenplay "Comancheria" appeared on the Black List, a list of the most-liked unproduced screenplays.

2013: Marriage to Nicole Muirbrook

In 2013, Taylor Sheridan married actress and model Nicole Muirbrook.

2015: Screenplay for Sicario

In 2015, Taylor Sheridan wrote the screenplay for "Sicario," receiving a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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2015: Disorder, A French film

In 2015, the French film "Disorder" directed by Alice Winocour was released, which was later set to be remade with Taylor Sheridan writing the script.

August 2016: Release of Hell or High Water

In August 2016, "Hell or High Water" was released, starring Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, and Ben Foster, receiving critical acclaim.

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September 15, 2016: Taylor Sheridan Set to Script Disorder Remake

On September 15, 2016, it was reported that Taylor Sheridan was set by Sony Pictures and Escape Artists to write the script for the American remake of the French film "Disorder".

2016: Academy Award Nomination for Hell or High Water

In 2016, Taylor Sheridan was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "Hell or High Water," which also received nominations for Best Picture and other Oscars.

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2016: The Weinstein Company Acquires Distribution Rights to Wind River

In 2016, The Weinstein Company acquired the distribution rights to Taylor Sheridan's "Wind River" during the Cannes Film Festival, later finalizing the deal after initially dropping the film.

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January 2017: Premiere of Wind River at Sundance Film Festival

In January 2017, Taylor Sheridan's second feature as director, "Wind River," premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen.

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August 18, 2017: Wide Release of Wind River in the United States

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

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2017: Creation of Yellowstone

In 2017, Taylor Sheridan created the television series "Yellowstone", starring Kevin Costner, which has aired on Paramount Network.

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2017: Sheridan's Views on Vile

In 2017, Taylor Sheridan stated in a Rotten Tomatoes interview that he does not consider the low-budget horror film "Vile" his directorial debut, despite being credited for it.

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2017: Wind River Film

In 2017, Taylor Sheridan wrote and directed the neo-Western crime film "Wind River".

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June 20, 2018: Yellowstone Airs on Paramount Network

On June 20, 2018, "Yellowstone" aired on Paramount Network.

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2018: Sicario: Day of the Soldado Release

In 2018, Taylor Sheridan wrote the sequel to "Sicario", titled "Sicario: Day of the Soldado", which was directed by Stefano Sollima and released that year.

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2018: Sicario Sequel

In 2018, Taylor Sheridan wrote the sequel to "Sicario".

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May 2019: Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema Acquire Distribution Rights to 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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May 5, 2021: Theatrical Debut of Those Who Wish Me Dead in South Korea

On May 5, 2021, the film "Those Who Wish Me Dead" had its theatrical debut internationally in South Korea.

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May 14, 2021: Release of Those Who Wish Me Dead in the United States

On May 14, 2021, "Those Who Wish Me Dead" was released in the United States.

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May 2021: Purchase of 6666 Ranch

In May 2021, a buyer group represented by Taylor Sheridan purchased the 350,000-acre 6666 Ranch in west Texas.

2021: Induction into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

In 2021, Taylor Sheridan was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the Western genre.

2024: Induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame

In 2024, Taylor Sheridan was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.

June 5, 2025: Announcement of NOLA King Spin-Off Series

On June 5, 2025, it was announced that "NOLA King," a spin-off series of "Tulsa King", was in development at Paramount+, starring Samuel L. Jackson.

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June 23, 2025: Lawsuit Against Paramount Global for Using Paul Harvey Clip in Landman

On June 23, 2025, Paulynne, Inc. sued Paramount Global for using a 90-second audio clip from Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story" in the Paramount+ TV show "Landman" without permission.

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