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Lauren Salkin Sues Taylor Sheridan | Durham News
A TV writer is suing Taylor Sheridan, claiming he stole her 2016-2017 pitch for “Sovereign Nation” — a show about tribal governance and land disputes — to create “Yellowstone,” which became a billion-dollar hit. Salkin submitted a full pilot, bible, and pitch deck, only to be rejected as Sheridan was “unavailable.” Months later, Paramount greenlit “Yellowstone,” which mirrored her concept in key plot points and characters. A former HBO exec reportedly flagged the show’s similarity to her pitch, leading to its termination at HBO. Now, Salkin seeks damages, profits, and an injunction, calling…
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