Hollywood Reporter August 23, 2026 • 03:41

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea From TV Writer’s Pitch - The Hollywood Reporter

By Hilary Lewis

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea From TV Writer’s Pitch - The Hollywood Reporter

In the suit, Lauren J. Salkin claims the Paramount hit features a number of striking similarities to her proposed show 'Sovereign Nation.'

Taylor Sheridan, Paramount and NBC Universal are all being sued by a writer who says Sheridan stole her idea for a TV show and used it to create Yellowstone.
In the suit, filed in the U.S. District … [+2964 chars]

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