Bidding was competitive, and Bosque was aggressive to win the book.

Sheridan and Jenny Wood will produce for Bosque Ranch.

Quanah was considered its greatest chief.

Taylor Sheridan to write and direct Comanche tale ‘Empire Of The Summer Moon’,

Taylor Sheridan, “Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History"Michael Buckner/Deadline

Sheridan has a high regard for Quanah.

When Burk Burnett established the ranch in 1870, his friend Quanah who told him exactly where to build.

He has a deep and nuanced understanding of both the myth and reality of the Old West.

Andy Garcia as Gallino and Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in ‘Landman’

I am thrilled that he is undertaking this project.

Sheridan and Bosque Ranch Productions are represented by LBI Entertainment, CAA and Meyer & Downs.

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