Taylor Sheridan has built one of television’s busiest empires, and apparently his sets move with the same intensity as his shows. Zoe Saldaña says the writer and producer expects actors to meet the standard he sets, even when the material is dense, physical or packed with enough government terminology to make the average viewer reach for Google. According to her, he leaves only two options for actors on set, and it sounds pretty intense.
Saldaña discussed working with the Yellowstone creator during an interview with People while promoting the release of Lioness's third season on the 2026 TV schedule. She praised Sheridan’s intelligence and passion for acting, but she also made it clear that his high expectations leave performers with a fairly simple decision. She explained:
