Former Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy is in talks with NBCUniversal to producer-develop a Taylor Sheridan series and advise on the growing collaboration between Sheridan, David Glasser’s 101 Studios and NBCUniversal. The potential deal would place McCarthy at the center of Sheridan’s expanding slate, including involvement with the Yellowstone team, as NBCUniversal strengthens its relationship with 101 Studios. If finalized, the arrangement would leverage McCarthy’s proven track record in launching and scaling premium franchises for streaming and traditional platforms, aligning Sheridan’s creative vision with NBCU’s development and distribution capabilities. The move underscores NBCUniversal’s strategy to cultivate long-term creator partnerships through studio-backed ventures and cross-company collaborations. This collaboration would reinforce NBCUniversal’s access to Sheridan’s production ecosystem and solidify the ties between 101 Studios and NBCU as they pursue new high-profile drama projects.