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Updated · Fox News · Aug 16
Lioness Season 3 Launches as 10 Stars Praise Taylor Sheridan's Writing and Vision
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 16

Lioness Season 3 Launches as 10 Stars Praise Taylor Sheridan's Writing and Vision

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 16

Summary

  • Season 3 of "Lioness" has begun, renewing attention on Taylor Sheridan as actors across his TV empire describe him as a standout writer, exacting showrunner and trusted collaborator.
  • Michael Kelly and Zoe Saldaña, speaking ahead of the premiere, said Sheridan raises the bar on set, arrives deeply prepared and writes with unusual intelligence and precision.
  • Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter and Michelle Randolph said that same approach carries into "Landman," where Sheridan is credited with a clear creative vision, hard work and giving actors chances.
  • Michelle Pfeiffer said Helen Mirren's glowing review of Sheridan's scripts and productions helped persuade her to join "The Madison," while Kurt Russell called it Sheridan's best writing.
  • Praise from Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Brian Geraghty and Mirren stretches back to "1923" and "Yellowstone," underscoring how Sheridan's reputation now spans multiple hit franchises.

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