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Writer Claims Yellowstone Copied Her Script
22 Aug
Summary
- A writer alleges her script "Sovereign Nation" inspired "Yellowstone".
- She submitted her work in 2016-2017, receiving a polite rejection.
- The lawsuit cites character and plot similarities as evidence.
A federal lawsuit has been filed by entertainment journalist Lauren J. Salkin, who alleges that the popular television series "Yellowstone" was developed using her own intellectual property. Salkin claims she submitted a pilot script and supporting materials for a show named "Sovereign Nation" to Taylor Sheridan's production company between 2016 and 2017.
According to the lawsuit, Salkin received a note indicating Sheridan was unavailable for her project. However, she asserts that "Yellowstone" was subsequently greenlit by Paramount and premiered in June 2018, featuring striking similarities to her work. Salkin points to character parallels and plotlines, such as the conflict over land development, as evidence of idea theft.
The legal action seeks to prevent continued infringement and requests unspecified damages, including profits derived from "Yellowstone." Representatives for Taylor Sheridan, Paramount, and NBCUniversal have not yet issued a response to these allegations.
