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A screenwriter claims her idea for what became the TV series 'Yellowstone' was stolen

NPR | By Mandalit del Barco

Published September 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM EDT

A screenwriter is suing a major Hollywood television producer, alleging that her screenplay and ideas were stolen and used in the hit TV series Yellowstone.

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Mandalit del Barco

As an arts correspondent based at NPR West, Mandalit del Barco reports and produces stories about film, television, music, visual arts, dance and other topics.

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