Overview
- Sheridan made the comments on The Bill Simmons Podcast on Monday, using the interview to criticize network and studio executives and to explain his creative choices.
- He admitted to deliberately provoking critics — citing Demi Moore’s limited first-season role on Landman as an intentional setup — and acknowledged withholding screeners to preserve narrative reveals.
- Sheridan said he demanded a hands-off deal with Paramount, told executives “this is not a democracy,” and said winning Emmys is not his goal as he prioritizes moving large mainstream audiences.
- He offered his version of Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone exit, saying Costner was contractually meant to leave after three seasons but stayed longer because the network feared losing its biggest star.
- The remarks land against Sheridan’s commercial dominance, two shows on this year’s Emmy ballot, recent Paramount FYC events, and a reported multibillion-dollar move to NBCUniversal that will take effect after his current obligations.