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Taylor Sheridan is now a big-name filmmaker creating some of the most acclaimed projects for Paramount. The multi-talented writer/director is responsible for the creation of the network’s most successful showYellowstone. He has also created various spinoffs and other intriguing shows that have become hits for the streamer.
BeforeYellowstone,Sheridan was relatively unknown in the industry and was trying to make a name in the industry. His first scriptSicariodirected by Denis Villeneuve turned out to be a hit and he had another script for another crime dramaHell or High Water. The Texas-based story had to be rooted in the state’s history and the problems plaguing people, with one city’s environment becoming the film’s inspiration.
Taylor Sheridan Got Inspired ForHell or High WaterFrom Archer City’s Deserted Atmosphere
Back in 2014-15,Taylor Sheridanwas not the big-shot filmmaker/ writer that he is today. He had two scriptsSicarioandHell or High Waterwritten. Both films were hits at the box office with the latter being an indie film directed by David Mackenzie. The 2016 film starred Chris Pine and Ben Foster, brothers on the run from Texas rangers led by Jeff Bridges.
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The story of the film is set in West Texas and Sheridan was inspired by many problems and financial dilemmas that people faced in those areas. As a Texan himself, he had a vast knowledge of the economic decline in Texas cities. For the idea of bank robbers in the film, Sheridan got the inspiration from experiencing the state of Archer City during one of his visits.
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In an interview withIndiewire, Sheridan explained how Archer City felt like a ghost town where robbers would have a field day robbing it blind without any interruptions. This intriguing idea became the lynchpin for the story ofHell or High Water. Sheridan said,
“The towns physically felt abandoned,” he said. ‘Someone should rob this place blind,’ I said. That’s where I got the idea for the bank robbers.”
LikeSicario,Hell or High Waterbecame a surprise hit grossing $37 million against a $12 million production budget (viaBox Office Mojo). Sheridan made his directorial debut withWind River, which also was a hit. these steady and successful projects slowly built up Sheridan’s resume, and thus led to Paramount backing him up for his passion project that becameYellowstone.
David Mackenzie Felt In Love WithHell or Hell WaterScript In His First Read
Director David Mackenzie came on board to directHell or High Waterstarring Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges. The crime drama was written byTaylor Sheridanand showed the essence of the Midwest through the guise of a thrilling chase between two bank robbers and a Texas Ranger. For Mackenzie, it was love at first sight when he read the script for the first time.
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In an interview withCollider, Mackenzie praised Sheridan’s script and how it shows the heart and poetic environment of the West through its characters, while also being a captivating crime drama. The director said,
“Well — I read Taylor’s script. It was love at first sight. I had a very immediate reaction upon reading it. [Hell or High Water] had this gritty bank robbery stuff and then the warmth of the characters and then the poetic space of the Midwest and the issues. The movie feels like it’s about a big subject and then it’s a bank robbery movie and now it’s a film about the heart of the West. I just loved that journey.”
As of 2024, Sheridan has many projects in development. In addition to finishing offYellowstone, the second seasons of1923andTulsa Kingare in development. He is also currently on another new crime show calledLawmanfor Paramount+. Considering these ventures, Sheridan may arguably be the busiest person in the industry.
Fans can watchHell or High Wateron Paramount+.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
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