The stars of Taylor Sheridan's shows are raving about working with the 'Yellowstone' creator. Here's what they have to say about his writing, storytelling, and collaborative approach.
Michael Kelly, who stars in 'Lioness', calls Sheridan 'one of the greatest storytellers in history'. He praises his intelligence and brilliance, and says he's 'f---ing brilliant, man. Brilliant.' Kelly also expresses his willingness to work with Sheridan again, stating, 'Anything, dude. You can put me in. Put me in, coach. Wherever you want to put me, I’ll go.'
Zoe Saldaña, another 'Lioness' star, describes Sheridan as an 'intimidating cat' who raises the bar for the rest of the cast. She acknowledges the challenge of working with him but also appreciates his collaborative nature. Saldaña highlights Sheridan's passion for actors and acting, and his meticulous research for scripts, which 'end up really educating us as well'.
Billy Bob Thornton, who worked on 'Landman', praises Sheridan's brilliance and enjoys their friendship outside of work. Thornton trusts Sheridan and the cast, and expresses his love for the show.
Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in 'The Madison', shares her experience of Sheridan's thorough research and dedication to understanding his characters. She credits him for convincing her to take on the role, and her trust in his track record.
Harrison Ford, who appeared in '1923', describes Sheridan as an incredible horseman and a talented writer and intellectual. Ford admires Sheridan's athleticism and storytelling abilities.
Kevin Costner, who worked on 'Yellowstone', praises Sheridan's special work and their potential future collaborations. Costner appreciates Sheridan's choice of subjects and their potential to work together again.
Helen Mirren, who starred in '1923', describes Sheridan as 'fabulously hands-off', allowing her to bring her own interpretation to the script. She appreciates the precision and uniqueness of his writing.
Brian Geraghty, who also starred in '1923', praises Sheridan's writing and casting abilities. Geraghty appreciates Sheridan's empathy towards actors and his willingness to give unknown actors a chance.
Michelle Randolph, who appeared in both '1923' and 'Landman', credits Sheridan for changing her life by taking a chance on her. She praises his writing, giving characters depth, and his ability to create unique storylines.
Kurt Russell, who worked on 'The Madison', praises Sheridan's writing as his best work. Russell appreciates the standalone nature of the show and the relationships Sheridan explores.
Ali Larter, who stars in 'Landman', shares her close friendship with Sheridan, who she describes as a visionary and an incredibly hard worker. Larter praises his writing, character creation, and ability to create space for vulnerable sides of characters.
