The creator of “Yellowstone” and “Landman” will be at the helm of a new Alamo battle film, anchoring a cutting-edge 4D theater experience in San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO — Filmmaker Taylor Sheridan has agreed to produce and direct a new film depicting the Battle of the Alamo which will be featured in a cutting-edge 4D theater at the new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum being developed downtown, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced.
Alamo leaders have touted that the theater will be among the most technologically advanced in the world, offering an immersive experience that combines dynamic visual effects, sound and physical elements to recreate the historic siege nearly 190 years ago.
Patrick said he personally sought out Sheridan, the Texas-based filmmakers and creator of lauded shows like “Yellowstone,” “Landman” and “1923,” for the project after reviewing plans for the theater.
“Once I saw the plan for the theater, I knew there was only one screenwriter, film producer and director in the world to make this film for the Alamo Museum,” Patrick said. “Over the last decade, Taylor has told the story of the American West; the people, the land, the depth and the history in a way no other filmmaker has.”
Patrick added that Sheridan quickly agreed to take on the project despite a busy schedule.
Sheridan said he was honored to participate in telling the story of the historic battle.
“The Alamo is the very bedrock Texas was founded upon,” Sheridan said in a press release from Patrick’s office. “To chronicle the sacrifice made by the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives defending the Alamo is an honor I eagerly accept.”
Patrick called Sheridan’s involvement “an amazing gift” and “a big win for Texas,” adding that he plans to coordinate with the Alamo Trust board, which is overseeing the site’s restoration.
The Alamo Visitor Center and Museum is scheduled to open in 2028; it’s the centerpiece of a $550 million overarching plan to reimagine the grounds of one of Texas’ most iconic landmarks. A major milestone in the development of the 160,000-square-foot facility was reached in late March, when the final construction beam was installed.