Taylor Sheridan Plans Yellowstone Spin-Offs During Paramount Exit

Taylor Sheridan, the creator behind the hit series 'Yellowstone' and its expanding franchise, is set to leave Paramount in 2029 after fulfilling his contract that includes delivering new seasons and spin-offs such as 'Dutton Ranch' and a Michelle Pfeiffer-led show. Sheridan's departure is linked to creative and budgetary tensions with Paramount executives, despite the franchise's significant contribution to Paramount's streaming success. He is also working on multiple projects including 'Special Ops: Lioness,' 'Tulsa King,' 'NOLA King,' and a 'Yellowstone' prequel titled '1944.' Concurrently, Sheridan has signed a lucrative deal with NBCUniversal, reportedly worth over $1 billion, which will begin after his Paramount contract ends. Before leaving, Sheridan is collaborating with director Peter Berg to develop a live-action 'Call of Duty' movie for Paramount, based on the popular video game franchise, with potential plans to expand the franchise into television. This project highlights Sheridan's continued influence and success in both television and film, setting the stage for his future endeavors beyond Paramount.