A wise individual once said, there is no such thing as too many Taylor Sheridan shows, and there have been no truer words spoken. Sheridan has, in recent years, built up an incredible television empire spanning several hit shows. His earliest foray into the market came in 2015 with Sicario. However, it was his Western saga, Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner in the leading role, that ultimately put him on the map. And ever since, the charts have not lied.
Sheridan‘s success story has since launched beyond the Yellowstone ranch, as the television visionary now has over 10 television shows within his sphere of influence. Besides well written scripts, Sheridan‘s shows also have the privilege of being led by A-list performers as well. Sylvester Stallone leads the mob drama, Tulsa King, even as Zoë Saldaña heads up the all-action Lioness series, Billy Bob Thornton‘s Tommy Norris helps protect multi-million-dollar corporations operating in the Permian Basin in Landman, while Jeremy Renner remains Mayor of Kingstown.
But it is without question that much of his success is thanks to Yellowstone and its sprawling universe. Beyond the original series, which ended its run after five seasons, the Western saga lives on in its prequels, 1883 and 1923. But even more so in its sequels, Dutton Ranch and Marshals. Cole Hauser was a prime presence throughout Yellowstone‘s run, playing the dedicated and dutiful fixer Rip Wheeler. After the hit neo-Western series concluded in 2024, Hauser returned to reprise his role as Rip in Dutton Ranch alongside Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton. Now, Hauser is set for an exciting new project. Per Deadline, the actor is developing an FBI action thriller titled Pale Horse, based on retired agent Scott Payne‘s memoir, alongside Constantin Film.
What is ‘Pale Horse’ About?
Hauser will produce Pale Horse and could star in the film, which has Randall Batinkoff writing the screenplay while also producing. The upcoming action thriller is based on the bestselling true-crime memoir Code Name: Pale Horse and will explore how Payne embedded himself into some of the country’s most notorious and feared groups, including the neo-Nazi white supremacist group The Base in Georgia and the ruthless Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts. Being tested to the absolute limit during his time in active service will be his faith, his marriage, as well as his mind and body. Hauser detailed what drew him to the Pale Horse project, saying:
“These are the type of stories that I am drawn to as a producer and as an actor. Scott Payne is a real-life hero, with the kind of moxie and edge you would need to risk your life to fight evil. I am looking forward to producing this movie and getting a chance to bring him and his story to life on the screen.”
via Collider