There’s no query that the cancellation of The Late Present with Stephen Colbert and all the opposite information surrounding the Paramount and Skydance merger has triggered quite a lot of speak about how issues might change at CBS, Paramount+ and extra. That received me questioning about the way forward for upcoming Yellowstone exhibits. Nevertheless, Paramount’s CEO, David Ellison, shared his ideas on what lies forward for Taylor Sheridan, and his remark proves that the producer’s initiatives aren’t going anyplace.
It was reported that Ellison acknowledged the “uber significance” of Taylor Sheridan throughout a meet and greet that was held within the new house of Paramount-Skydance (by way of THR). Whereas discussing the way forward for properties like Prime Gun, Star Trek and extra, he additionally couldn’t deny the recognition of the Yellowstone franchise and its creator’s observe document. To that time, he stated:
He’s actually a singular genius with an ideal observe document. If we will make this his house so long as he needs to inform tales, we wish to do this.
I can’t say I’m shocked that he feels this fashion about Taylor Sheridan and his work. The sheer quantity of exhibits he has that may be streamed with a Paramount+ subscription proves that he’s been a excessive precedence for the corporate for years now.
Nevertheless, contemplating the merger and the information of Colbert’s cancellation, it’s arduous to not marvel how different issues might change.
Fortunately, it feels like they gained’t for Sheridan and his exhibits. In actual fact, it looks as if they’ve change into much more of a precedence for the newly merged firm, contemplating the success they’ve all had previously.
He’s additionally skilled success throughout platforms. Yellowstone’s first episode with out Kevin Costner introduced within the present’s greatest scores ever, because it roped in 16.4 million viewers throughout its Sunday evening premiere that aired on each its house community, the Paramount Community, and CBS. In the meantime, its spinoff, 1923, received 1.4 billion minutes watched in a single week over on Paramount+.
Plus, contemplating the variety of Yellowstone spinoffs and different Sheridan-produced exhibits within the works, it’s clear how a lot religion this firm has within the tremendous producer/author.
On the 2025 TV schedule alone, we all know we’ll be getting Season 3 of Tulsa King on September 21, Season 2 of Landman on November 16, and Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown in October. On high of that, the Rip and Beth Yellowstone spinoff is anticipated to premiere this 12 months, too. Then, early subsequent 12 months, Kayce’s present, Y: Marshals, will probably be featured on CBS’s 2025-2026 primetime lineup.
That’s not all, both. We’re nonetheless additionally ready on updates for Yellowstone’s spinoffs like 6666, 1944 and The Madison.
All-in-all, Paramount-Skydance seemingly isn’t altering something concerning the plans for Taylor Sheridan’s lengthy listing of labor. In actual fact, they appear to find it irresistible a lot they’ll take much more of it. So, whereas some exhibits get minimize from the corporate’s lineup, others will keep put, and in some instances develop. So, as we be taught extra about all of it, we’ll preserve you up to date.