Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind Yellowstone and its sprawling universe, is making headlines again—this time for moves that could reshape the TV industry and put Texas at the heart of Hollywood’s next act.
Sheridan’s Studio Gambit: Texas Goes Hollywood
In the wake of Paramount’s
$8.4 billion takeover by Skydance, Sheridan isn’t waiting for the dust to settle. Instead, he’s doubling down on his Texas roots with a bold new venture: a massive 450,000-square-foot production campus in Fort Worth. This facility, built in partnership with billionaire Ross Perot Jr.’s AllianceTexas and dubbed SGS Studios, is set to become the largest of its kind in the state. The Texas government is backing the project with a staggering
$1.5 billion investment, signaling a bet that North Texas could become a global film and TV powerhouse.
Sheridan’s new campus will house some of his biggest hits, including
Landman and
Lioness, and positions him as a major player outside the traditional Hollywood system. As Hillwood President Mike Berry put it, “Texas can become a global force in the film industry, and North Texas offers the location and resources to play a central role in this development”.
Fall 2025: Sheridan’s TV Empire Expands
If you thought the
Yellowstone universe was sprawling, buckle up for a packed Sheridan slate this fall:
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Tulsa King (Season 3): Sylvester Stallone returns as the aging mobster-turned-Oklahoma kingpin. The new season premieres September 21, 2025, on Paramount+, with weekly episodes to follow.
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Mayor of Kingstown (Season 4): Jeremy Renner’s gritty fixer is back, and this time Edie Falco joins the cast for what’s promised to be a dramatic showdown. The exact premiere date is still under wraps, but expect it in October.
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NOLA King: A
Tulsa King spin-off set in New Orleans, starring Samuel L. Jackson in a role reminiscent of Stallone’s. Jackson is also expected to appear in
Tulsa King’s third season, building anticipation for the crossover.
Sheridan’s reach now extends to at least five active series, including
Lawmen: Bass Reeves and
Landman, with more projects reportedly in development.
Legal Drama: “Landman” Lawsuit
Sheridan’s success hasn’t come without controversy. In June 2025, Paulynne, Inc.—which controls broadcaster Paul Harvey’s intellectual property—sued Paramount over the use of a 90-second Harvey audio clip in the
Landman season finale. The lawsuit alleges the clip was used without permission and edited to alter Harvey’s stance on government fossil-fuel policies. The outcome could set a precedent for how real-world media is used in scripted TV.
What’s Next for Sheridan—and Hollywood?
Sheridan’s latest moves have Hollywood insiders buzzing—and some are worried. By building his own Texas-based studio and resisting traditional studio interference, he’s carving out a path that could inspire other creators to follow suit. With Texas investing heavily and Sheridan’s shows dominating streaming, the center of TV production could be shifting south.
For fans, this means more of the gritty, character-driven drama that’s become Sheridan’s trademark. For the industry, it’s a wake-up call: the old Hollywood playbook is being rewritten, and Taylor Sheridan is holding the pen.
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