He’s on the phone with series star Rip, a cowboy soldier for the Dutton ranching family, who’s driven an equestrian trailer from Montana to the Lone Star State; within seconds, cameras pan out to show the vehicle turning into a majestic entryway of 6666 Ranch.

Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind “Yellowstone” and nearly a dozen other shows, was a relative unknown before the ranch drama became a hit. Now, he’s a Hollywood force.