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And to be honest, I hadnt even watched Yellowstone, so I did not even think about that.
It just was this beautiful setting and a worlds that Becky [Rebecca] really knew so well.
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Tiera Skovbye plays Austins wife, Missy.
DEADLINE You were brought in after the show was pitched.
SHERRI COOPER-LANDSMANI was brought aboard in March of last year.
Chris had written the pilot.
Its Chris and Beckys world.
DEADLINE Oh, you said the dreaded phrase, the mini-room.
COOPER-LANDSMANIt was the most delightful mini room, though!
There was maybe like six of us on Zoom.
We were assembled because we hadnt gotten the green light yet.
A lot of times, thats what they do.
Once we had the pickup, we were all excited to keep going.
DEADLINE The comparisons toYellowstoneare inevitable.
Did you have any worries about that in the beginning?
Honestly, I never even thought about it.
Thats my sweet spot.
And to be honest, I hadnt even watched Yellowstone, so I did not even think about that.
It just was this beautiful setting and a world that Becky really knew so well.
DEADLINE But…you killed off a son in the premiere.
That happened in theYellowstonepilot.
The credit goes to Becky and Chris and the cast.
It was our own thing.
We werent thinking about other shows and having to avoid comparisons.
DEADLINE Did you have to go to school on the whole rodeo world?
Just like, what are the concerns when a family is ranching or farming?
What are the pressures and the stresses?
I went to school on that.
DEADLINE I was actually pleased to see that everyone was wearing helmets while riding those bucking bulls.
COOPER-LANDSMANYes, they do.
Its like skiing today.
Everyone skis with a helmet and everyone in a rodeo wears helmets.
It was all shot at the Calgary Stampede.
Its where they host rodeos and other events.
We found a beautiful family ranch to shoot at [for the Murray family scenes].
Theres nothing we didnt touch, I believe.
It was kind of a joy because we felt like the characters got to lead the stories for us.
Nancy brought so much gravitas to it.
Its like, oh my God, we found our Isabel.
It reminded me of Sally Field, [who played the matriarch on] Brothers and Sisters.
Isabel is the spine of the family.
Are you going to hold onto that secret for a while?
COOPER-LANDSMANIts one of our season-long mysteries.
It takes a while to get to the real answer.
The answer is surprising and feels really satisfying.
We will also get into Valerias backstory.
She has been around for years and you will see the friendship between her and Missy.
They have a history.
DEADLINE It seems like there are no black sheeps in the family.
COOPER-LANDSMANCash is sort of the prodigal son who comes back.
Well figure out why and what his skeletons are.
DEADLINE Is Isabel going to be okay with the idea of Cashs affections for Missy?
COOPER-LANDSMANIt feels like great story, like a juicy complication.
Its so complicated because Missy was married to her other son whos no longer there.
So its great family drama fodder.
The chemistry between Beau and Tiera is just magical.
I was lucky to be a part of when we first saw them together.
DEADLINE Tieras wardrobe is pretty cute too, as is Nancys.
COOPER-LANDSMANI feel like were gonna bring Western chic back.
DEADLINE Id be derelict if I didnt ask about the origin of the names Tuff and Cash.
I think its a perfect name for him.
She was a superpower with names.
DEADLINE And Tuff is gay.
Hes totally open about his sexuality.
He has a complicated role in the family.
Its just one aspect of him.
DEADLINE How many episodes are in the first season and are you done?
Yes, Im done.
I had set up some development stuff beforehand.
So I ended up staying on the full season.
Im excited to watch it go on.
Its Becky and Chris world and these actors are amazing.
They all know what the show is now.
