Paramount is willing to pay big money for Taylor Sheridan's Universe. Sheridan's shows, which include "Yellowstone" and the spinoff "1923," have proven to be successful for the network, but costly.
One episode of "1923," which stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, costs Paramount $22 million, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Sheridan also seems to have full control over the creation of his shows, including locations for filming and which farm animals are used.
Sheridan's current business model has Paramount paying him to use his horses, cattle and wranglers, the WSJ reported. "Yellowstone" also films on a ranch Sheridan owns, amounting to another paycheck he cashes from the network.
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