Big news on the Yellowstone prequel 1883. Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, and MTV Entertainment Studios today announced that Academy Award nominated legend Sam Elliott will star alongside global superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in the service’s upcoming original series 1883. Created by Taylor Sheridan, 1883 is the highly anticipated prequel to the Emmy® nominated “Yellowstone.” 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions will serve as production partners on the series.