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Sheridan Today
By the People, for the People
Yellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan Gives Rare Speech at The Madison Premiere
Sheridan introduced his new Paramount+ series, which stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, at the New York City event.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the hit TV series Yellowstone, gave a rare speech at the New York City premiere of his new show The Madison on Monday, March 9. Sheridan expressed his pride in the project and thanked the cast and crew for their hard work and commitment to bringing his vision to life. The Madison, which premieres on Paramount+ on March 14, follows a New York City family who relocates to the Madison River valley of central Montana.
Why it matters
Sheridan is known for his gritty, character-driven stories, and The Madison represents his latest effort to explore themes of grief, human connection, and the relationship between people and the land. The show's premiere also marks a rare public appearance for the famously private writer-director, underscoring his belief in the quality of the project.
The details
During his speech, Sheridan joked that he "can't stand these things," but felt compelled to introduce The Madison because he is "really proud" of the series. He thanked his wife for supporting him and acknowledged the difficulty of getting any project made in the entertainment industry, even "bad ones." Sheridan also highlighted the show's director, Christina Voros, whom he trusted to execute his creative vision.
- The Madison season 1 premieres on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on Paramount+.
- The New York City premiere event took place on Monday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Taylor Sheridan
The 55-year-old creator of the hit TV series Yellowstone, who wrote and produced The Madison.
Nicole Muirbrook
Sheridan's wife, who he credited for believing in him when no one else did.
Michelle Pfeiffer
An acclaimed actress who stars in The Madison.
Kurt Russell
A veteran actor who also stars in The Madison.
Christina Voros
The director who Sheridan entrusted to execute his creative vision for The Madison.
What they’re saying
“I can't stand these things. So for me to be at one means I'm really proud of the project, which I am.”
— Taylor Sheridan, Creator, The Madison
“Without her I'd just be the coolest acting coach in L.A. I'm really glad I'm not.”
— Taylor Sheridan, Creator, The Madison
“Sometimes you have to leave a place to really know it and love it.”
— Taylor Sheridan, Creator, The Madison
What’s next
The Madison will premiere on Paramount+ with the first three episodes on March 14, 2026, followed by the next three episodes on March 21, 2026.
The takeaway
Sheridan's rare public appearance and heartfelt speech at the premiere of The Madison underscores his passion for the project and his commitment to telling character-driven stories that explore the human experience, even in the challenging entertainment industry.
