“I think 'In The Heat Of The Night' was one of the most influential films on me. Looking back now, I can see how influential it was on my screenwriting because here you have what looks to be a crime procedural, and it's actually a study in race and loneliness, and a perception of an era.”

American writer, producer, director, and actor

Taylor Sheridan is an American writer, producer, director, and actor. He is best known as the co-creator of Yellowstone and the creator of its prequels, 1883 and 1923. Working across film and television, Sheridan has built a profile around contemporary Western storytelling and serialized drama. His name is closely associated with Yellowstone and the two prequels that expand that universe, 1883, released in 2021, and 1923, released in 2022.