Taylor Sheridan reveals how he convinced Sam Elliott to join the 'Yellowstone' universe
Elliott initially called 'Yellowstone' a 'cowboy soap opera' before Sheridan convinced him otherwise
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sam Elliott was a little bit hesitant at first to join the "Yellowstone" universe.
The world created by Taylor Sheridan has become a global entertainment phenomenon following the airing of the original neo-Western saga.
There have been prequel series and multiple spinoffs. Elliott was a star of the prequel series "1883," and Sheridan is pulling back the curtain on how it all went down.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sam Elliott as Shea of the Paramount+ original series 1883. (Emerson Miller/Paramount+ © 2021 MTV Entertainment Studios)
Taylor Sheridan explains how Sam Elliott joined the "Yellowstone" universe
Sheridan spoke with Howard Stern on Tuesday, and revealed it took a little convincing for Elliott to join the "Yellowstone" world.
Why?
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He didn't like the series led by Kevin Costner.
The "Yellowstone" universe continues to expand. (Paramount Network/Paramount+ Media Site)
Sheridan stated the following, in part, when explaining how he cast Elliott in "1883":
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"It’s funny because I called him and we talked and he’s like, ‘I don’t like that Yellowstone. That’s a cowboy soap opera.’ I said, ‘You’re right. I’m not asking you to be on that. That’s the punk rock me throwing middle fingers at the industry and a lot of other s---. This is gonna be the grown up me. I have a story I want to tell. Here’s the story, and here’s the arc of your character.’ And I pitched it to him and he said, ‘That’s beautiful. I’d love to do that.’ I said, ‘Great, I’m going to go write it for you.’ And he’s one of the most delightful human beings I have ever met, and a wizard of an actor."
You can watch Sheridan's full comments in the video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
I think I speak for fans everywhere when I say that it's a good thing Elliott agreed to join "1883." He was arguably the best part of the gritty Western series.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}His work has also continued with Sheridan since the hit "Yellowstone" prequel. The legendary actor also plays a major role in Sheridan's oil drama "Landman."
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Again, he's one of the best parts of the series.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sam Elliott as T.L. in Landman, season 2, streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+ (Emerson Miller/Paramount+)
Let's hope the two continue to work together for a long time. It's great for entertainment. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.