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Ranch Deal Almost Retired Yellowstone Creator
20 Aug
Summary
- Creator Taylor Sheridan nearly retired after "Yellowstone."
- He purchased a Texas ranch for $330 million cash.
- The massive ranch purchase prompted an exclusive Paramount deal.
Creator Taylor Sheridan was prepared to retire following the success of "Yellowstone." His plans changed dramatically after acquiring the Four Sixes Ranch in Weatherford, Texas, for $330 million in cash. This significant purchase meant he could not step away from his career as initially intended.
Sheridan had met the ranch's previous owner, Anne Marion, while filming "Yellowstone" on its grounds. After Marion's passing, Sheridan learned the ranch was to be sold off. He was approached to preserve its vision, but the $330 million price tag meant he was "about 300 million short."
Paramount had been actively pursuing an overall exclusivity deal with Sheridan for years. Sensing an opportunity prompted by the ranch purchase, he contacted the network. This led to him signing the desired exclusive contract with Paramount, ensuring his future projects would be with them.
