Taylor Sheridan calls Los Angeles an 'awful place'

Screenwriter and producer Taylor Sheridan called Los Angeles an "awful place" while discussing his decision to operate his business from North Texas.

Sheridan's comments highlight a growing trend of high-profile creators distancing themselves from the traditional Hollywood hub. By building a massive production footprint outside California, he demonstrates that industry power no longer requires a physical presence in the city.

Sheridan said he has not visited Los Angeles in seven years ^[2]. The producer has instead focused his operations in North Texas, where he manages a television empire valued at approximately $1 billion ^[3].

This shift in geography accompanies Sheridan's public disdain for the traditional industry center. He said that he prefers to work outside the Hollywood system, a move that has not hindered his commercial success.

Colleagues have noted Sheridan's distinct approach to business and leadership. Jill Wagner said that while he is not necessarily always nice, he is fair and follows through on his word, which she described as rare in the industry.

Sheridan has leveraged this independence to create a series of successful shows without relying on the typical infrastructure of the Los Angeles entertainment scene. His ability to maintain a billion-dollar valuation ^[3] while avoiding the city for nearly a decade marks a departure from the historical necessity of the Hollywood network.