Yellowstone's Real Creator Claims Theft | Colorado Springs News

Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” is under fire after a writer, Lauren J. Salkin, claims she authored the original concept for the hit series — calling it a stolen idea repackaged as “Sovereign Nation.” Salkin alleges she pitched her detailed pilot and show bible to Sheridan’s team in 2016-2017, only to be told he wasn’t taking on TV projects — yet “Yellowstone” greenlit months later. Now, she’s suing Sheridan, Paramount, and NBCUniversal for copyright infringement, demanding damages, profits, and a halt to future use of her alleged IP, citing striking similarities in plot, characters, and creative choices. The legal battle is just beginning — and fans are watching closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df6cb33f1dc2cf3e