Taylor Sheridan continues his roll. He’s the creator of the surprise massive hit Yellowstone — which I unabashedly describe as my Cowboy Soap Opera. Now he’s taking the Dutton family saga back to the roots — and giving me a reason to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday. From Variety Magazine:
A “Yellowstone” prequel series is set at Paramount Plus under an extension of series co-creator Taylor Sheridan’s overall deal with ViacomCBS.
The prequel, “Y: 1883,” follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is described as a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana.
The show will debut on Paramount Plus in 2021, with a special sneak preview set to air during the Super Bowl this Sunday. It will be executive produced by Sheridan, fellow “Yellowstone” co-creator John Linson, Art Linson, David Glasser, David Hutkin, and Bob Yari.
I’ve been a fan since Sicario. I just really like where the man is coming from as a writer — and as a man. Esquire Magazine did a fine piece on him a while back. Worth the read.
Greg Marshall says
Sounds interesting. Following your suggestion, I started watching “Yellowstone”. It turned out to be a bit of an addiction, and I managed to p*** away several long rainy afternoons last month watching it. Very, very entertaining, and thanks for the recommendation.
I happened to watch a BBC TV series with Kelly Reilly. Watching “Yellowstone” you’d sure never guess she was a Brit, although she demonstrates a capacity for invective that is beyond awesome, a thing not unusual for modern UK residents.
I think of it as a more interesting “Dallas” with more blood and better scenery. I sure won’t go to a cowboy bar in Montana any time soon. (Not that it’s an option in any case)
JimC says
It’s like that for sure.
David C Wrolson says
Rip from Yellowstone is right up there with my all-time favorite characters.
Tough to beat Danny Archer from Blood Diamond and Hub McCann from Second Hand Lions, but Rip is making a move for those spots.
Absolutely spot-on casting.
JimC says
Haven’t watched that in a long time. Worth revisiting.
David C Wrolson says
Don’t know if you mean Blood Diamond or Second-Hand Lions but
Re-Blood Diamond
Our hunting guide in Zimbabwe (Doug)had done South African military service in Southwest Africa in the last days before it became Namibia. He told stories of Special Forces guys heading off into Angola.
My favorite part of Blood Diamond is the dialogue. The commentary track indicates that Leonardo spent time on the bars with Angola vets and, there are are lines that make me laugh because they are so spot on because of things that our guide said that are similar. Seems that he hit “South Africanisms” pretty good.
Re-Second Hand Lions
Our all-time favorite family movie with Ghost and the Darkness a close second.
The scene in the bar where Hub tells the punks who he is is really good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkccqolaVGg&t=88s
JimC says
I love all of the above, but I was referring to Blood Diamond. DeCaprio puts in the work.
Mike says
In a business where being fake is high art, it’s refreshing to see someone authentic, who can share a slice of America that his boss can only pretend to understand.