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Thebusiest man in televisionis about to get even busier.

The outlet describes the adaptation as a long-standing passion project of Sheridans.

He has a deep and nuanced understanding of both the myth and reality of the Old West.

Taylor Sheridan

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I am thrilled that he is undertaking this project.

Sheridan and his Bosque Ranch production company reportedly won the rights to the book in a competitive bidding war.

Sheridan is set to direct, write, and produce alongside Jenny Wood.

Its unclear whether the adaptation will be in television or movie format.

This is a developing story.