Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit
2 sources·Updated August 23, 2026

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- Hollywood Reporter·2h agoTaylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea From TV Writer’s Pitch
In the suit, Lauren J. Salkin claims the Paramount hit features a number of striking similarities to her proposed show 'Sovereign Nation.'
Read at Hollywood Reporter → - Variety·10h agoTaylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit
Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series “Yellowstone” from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants. Reps for Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount and…
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