Published Oct 23, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT

Michael McWhertor is a New York-based journalist and editor with more than 20 years of experience covering games, industry events, technology, movies, and TV.

The Yellowstone and Sicario creator isn't making a 'popcorn' film

Call of Duty movie director reveals what Taylor Sheridan will bring to the adaptation

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Before creating the sprawling Yellowstone franchise and dad-drama series Landman for Paramount, writer Taylor Sheridan cut his teeth on cinematic action thrillers like Sicario , Hell or High Water , and Without Remorse , the latter of which is based on Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six precursor.…