Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount For NBCUniversal
Taylor Sheridan is leaving Paramount. He’s moving to NBCUniversal. That’s the biggest news in streaming and TV production this week.
Sheridan is the writer and producer behind Yellowstone. He made its spinoffs too. His name means blockbuster TV. After a decade at Paramount, he will start his NBCUniversal deal once his old contract ends in late 2028.
The new deal is huge. It runs for five years. He’ll produce movies and shows for Universal. Starting in 2029, every new Sheridan project will come from NBCUniversal. His longtime collaborator David Glasser and 101 Studios are moving with him. Glasser starts his own first-look deal in 2026.
So why did Sheridan walk? Money was one reason. NBCUniversal put a larger offer on the table—a nine-figure pact for TV and film. Sheridan’s budgets at Paramount got questioned. Reports say new leadership tried to lower costs. This soured the relationship. Sheridan also wanted room to run projects his way, without trimming budgets or extra corporate oversight.
Sheridan is direct about compromise. In a past interview, he said he spent years “compromising.” He quit acting because he wanted to tell stories on his own terms. “I won’t compromise. There is no compromising,” Sheridan said.
Yellowstone and its spinoffs stay with Paramount. Sheridan’s new work at NBCUniversal will be all new. He’ll have to create fresh shows and movies from scratch. That’s normal in TV deals—old franchises stick with the studio that owns them.
Why does NBCUniversal want him? Sheridan built hits like Yellowstone, Tulsa King, Special Ops: Lioness, and Mayor of Kingstown. The shows star big names. NBCUniversal pitched itself as the home for filmmakers who want creative space—with talent like Nolan, Peele, and Spielberg. Sheridan likes that approach. He sees himself as a creator, not just a hired hand.
The move comes as studios fight for top talent. Paramount’s new parent company Skydance just grabbed the Stranger Things creators from Netflix. NBCUniversal landing Sheridan is another big coup.
People in Hollywood are reacting. Many call this a major blow for Paramount—Sheridan’s shows kept their streaming service alive. Some say Paramount will regret the exit. Sheridan’s own team seems ready to move ahead.
In plain words: Sheridan wanted freedom and better pay. Paramount started putting limits on his way of working. NBCUniversal gave him the deal he wanted. So he’s leaving. The jump shakes up the TV world. Sheridan’s next chapter will start at Universal in 2029.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information and reports regarding Taylor Sheridan’s career move from Paramount to NBCUniversal. Details regarding the specifics of his contract and the impact on Paramount and NBCUniversal are subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, refer to official statements from the involved parties.
