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Although Taylor Sheridan now commands the television industry as a one-man army, who reinvented himself as a screenwriter and director, he initially began his career as an actor. Appearing in television series likeSons of Anarchy, Sheridan gradually transitioned to screenwriting and penned critically acclaimed hits likeSicario, Wind River,and more.
Now, Taylor Sheridan is famously known as the mastermind behind theYellowstonefranchise. Redefining the neo-Western genre through his successful series, Sheridan later launched two spin-off prequels1883and1923. But among his many achievements, the one that significantly stands out is his almost record-breaking moment of combining the star powers of Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford in his iconic franchise.
Taylor Sheridan Achieved the Unthinkable with HisYellowstoneSpin-Offs
FollowingYellowstone’s groundbreaking success,Taylor Sheridanwent on to develop two spin-off prequels1883and1923for Paramount+. Although Sheridan has already planned for further spin-offs, fans are yet to overcome the cinematic brilliance that takes us back to the era of the best Westerns, set in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
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However, while fans praise the spin-offs for being a spectacle, there’s something greater that Taylor Sheridan achieved in his spin-off prequels,1883and1923. The showrunner used his reputation and leverage to bring in two of Hollywood’s biggest stars to join theYellowstonecast. Sheridan brought inHarrison Fordfor1923, whereas1883featured asmall cameo from Tom Hanks.
According toThe Digital Fix, it was rather easy to bring in Harrison Ford, for he was immediately persuaded by the strength of Taylor Sheridan’s pitch and vision. On the other hand, since Tom Hanks had a minor role in the second episode of1883, that lasted a few seconds, Sheridan succeeded in convincing him to appear in hisYellowstonefranchise.
Sheridan Created a Historic Moment with Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford
Tom Hanks, known for his versatility and range in films likeForrest GumpandCast Away,made a cameo appearance in Taylor Sheridan’s1883, as Union General George Meade. Meanwhile, Harrison Ford, famously known for his iconicStar WarsandIndiana Jonesfranchises,took on the role of Jacob Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family, in1923.
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While we praise the actors for their performance, we cannot overlook how Taylor Sheridan almost broke a Hollywood record. In a groundbreaking move, as Sheridan hired Harrison Ford and Tom Hanks to appear in hisYellowstoneprequels, it marked the historic moment where the two legends appeared in the same franchise for the first time.
Given Harrison Ford and Tom Hanks’ status as leading men, no director was ever able to combine their talents for the same movie. Therefore, it became an unspoken Hollywood rule that Ford and Hanks never share the screen or even appear in the same franchise. Previously, the two legends had almost become a part ofStar Wars, when Hanks was called to have a cameo inSolo: A Star Wars Story. But it unfortunately never happened.
Therefore, with no previous collaborations, or even working in the same franchise, Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford’s appearance in theYellowstoneprequels came as a historical moment. Although they both appeared in two different spin-offs, it’s a near-win for Sheridan to at least be able to bring them together in the same franchise.
Yellowstoneis available on Peacock.
1883and1923are available on Paramount+.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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