Taylor sheridan Exits Paramount for NBCUniversal Film & TV deal
LOS ANGELES,CA – Taylor Sheridan,the prolific creator behind hits like Yellowstone,Mayor of Kingstown,and Landman,is leaving Paramount for a new film and television deal with NBCUniversal. The move marks a notable shift in the ongoing talent wars reshaping the entertainment industry following Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount Global in August. Sheridan’s overall TV deal with Paramount currently runs through 2028.
The departure is surprising,as the new Paramount regime had publicly emphasized Sheridan’s importance,with Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison calling him “a singular genius with a perfect track record.” However, the Skydance-Paramount merger brought executive changes, including the exit of Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy, who was closely involved in Sheridan’s projects.
Sheridan’s success with Paramount+ has been considerable, with his series consistently ranking among the streamer’s top performers. His current slate for Paramount includes Mayor of Kingstown, Landman, Lioness, Tulsa King, and three upcoming Yellowstone spinoffs – Beth & Rip, The Madison for Paramount+, and Y: Marshals for CBS.
Joining sheridan at NBCUniversal is David Glasser,his close collaborator and producing partner,along with Glasser’s 101 Studios. glasser has signed a first-look film and TV deal with the new studio, set to begin in early 2026 after fulfilling current obligations to paramount. Sheridan and Glasser recently launched a new studio facility in Texas earlier this year.
The move follows Paramount’s recent acquisition of Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer from Netflix, signaling an aggressive strategy to secure top talent. While Sheridan’s productions have been prosperous,they have also been noted for high budgets and extensive control granted to the creator,frequently enough utilizing filming locations at Sheridan’s ranches. “On Paramount+ today, we have a really great foundation, which is the Taylor Sheridan universe,” Paramount’s Chair of Direct-to-Consumer Cindy Holland stated in august.