‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan’s $330M ranch purchase led to new deal with Paramount

Page Six • August 21, 2026 • entertainment

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Taylor Sheridan was planning to retire after completing "Yellowstone" and had bought a ranch in Weatherford, Texas, intending to focus on a quieter life with show horses.
He purchased the Four Sixes Ranch for $330 million to preserve its legacy after the previous owner, Anne Marion, passed away and the ranch was at risk of being broken up and sold.
The acquisition led Sheridan to sign an exclusivity deal with Paramount, ending years of resistance to such agreements, as the studio wanted to keep him from moving to other networks.
Since the deal, Sheridan has produced multiple successful series including "Mayor of Kingstown," "1883," "1923," and "Lioness," with actors praising his unique talent and storytelling skills.
Sheridan ensured the ranch's management continuity by confirming the general manager would stay and his son would eventually take over operations, reflecting his long-term commitment to the property.

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