# Taylor Sheridan Sued for Allegedly Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea from 2016 Pitch

A new copyright lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan and others took the concept for “Yellowstone” from a 2016 pitch made by an aspiring writer. The plaintiff alleges the hit series uses distinctive elements from that earlier material without credit or compensation. The case could have consequences for how TV pitches are protected.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/taylor-sheridan-accused-stealing-yellowstone-lawsuit-1236840854/) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:56:21 +0000