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Taylor Sheridan: The Actor's Advocate On Set
30 Aug
Summary
- Sheridan, a former actor, deeply understands and supports the actor's creative process.
- Ash Santos highlights Sheridan's direct communication style, cutting through unnecessary complexities.
- Nicole Kidman and Ali Larter have also praised Sheridan's unique directorial and writing abilities.
Ash Santos, star of the CBS series Marshals, has expressed her admiration for Taylor Sheridan, calling him a considerable asset to actors. Santos shared that her initial dream was to work on a Taylor Sheridan show, having previously auditioned for other projects of his. She noted that Sheridan's own experience as an actor makes him particularly attuned to and supportive of the actor's process.
Santos further elaborated on Sheridan's direct approach, stating he "keeps it very real" and "cuts through the bulls---." This perspective aligns with previous praise from other notable actors. Nicole Kidman once referred to Sheridan as an "incredible acting coach," noting his ability to provide concise, impactful direction. Ali Larter described him as a "provocateur" skilled at writing compelling characters that provoke strong emotional responses from audiences.
While Sheridan created the world in which Marshals exists, he is not as directly involved in this spinoff as in other series like Lioness or Landman. Spencer Hudnut developed Marshals, and Santos expressed pride in Hudnut's talent for building a successful show within Sheridan's established universe. Marshals season 2 is scheduled to premiere on October 4, with season 1 available for streaming on Paramount+.
