Reviving a Classic: Lonesome Dove Adaptation in Development

As the Western genre experiences a resurgence, fueled by hits like Yellowstone and its Taylor Sheridan-led spin-offs, a literary classic is set to make its return to the screen.

Teton Ridge Acquires Adaptation Rights

Teton Ridge has secured the rights to adapt Larry McMurtry’s iconic Lonesome Dove along with its Pulitzer Prize-winning sequels. This agreement, reached with McMurtry’s estate, encompasses film and television rights, while publishing rights remain with Simon and Schuster. The format of the new adaptation—whether film or television—has yet to be determined.

A Journey Through the American West

McMurtry’s epic tale chronicles the adventures of retired Texas Rangers embarking on a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Montana. Following Lonesome Dove, the series includes Streets of Laredo, Dead Man’s Walk, and Comanche Moon, all of which have seen television adaptations, with Comanche Moon airing in 2008.

Production Team Behind the Adaptation

The adaptation of Lonesome Dove will be produced by Thomas Tull and Jillian Share from Teton Ridge Entertainment, alongside Jon Jashni, McMurtry’s grandson Curtis McMurtry, and McMurtry’s writing partner Diana Ossana.

Previous Acclaim and Awards

The original Lonesome Dove was adapted into a highly acclaimed miniseries in 1989, featuring stars like Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, Diane Lane, and Danny Glover. This adaptation garnered numerous accolades, including several Emmys and Golden Globes.

Teton Ridge’s Expanding Portfolio

Teton Ridge Entertainment is the film and television division of Teton Ridge, a company dedicated to the Western genre, which also owns The Cowboy Channel and The American Rodeo. Recently, Teton Ridge acquired the rights to Louis L’Amour’s novel Fallon, with Peter Chiarelli, known for Crazy Rich Asians, set to develop the screenplay.

Statements from the Production Team

Tull expressed, “Lonesome Dove is an epic work that perfectly embodies the enduring spirit of the American West. We are immensely grateful to the McMurtry family for partnering with Teton Ridge Entertainment to bring its timeless themes to new generations of viewers.”

Share added, “We are dedicated to bringing to life diverse stories within the Western genre with authenticity and soul, and are honored that the McMurtry family has entrusted us with what we see as one of the most important properties in entertainment history.”

Representation and Collaboration

The McMurtry Estate is represented by Craig Barker and Sally Helppie; Teton Ridge Entertainment by Vincent Chieffo and Steven Peña; and Ossana by Robert Thorne, UTA, and Anonymous Content.

Persons

Thomas Tull, Jillian Share, Jon Jashni, Curtis McMurtry, Diana Ossana, Craig Barker, Sally Helppie, Vincent Chieffo, Steven Peña, Robert Thorne

Company Names

Teton Ridge, Teton Ridge Entertainment, The Cowboy Chanel, The American Rodeo, Simon and Schuster, UTA, Anonymous Content

Titles

Lonesome Dove, Streets of Laredo, Dead Man’s Walk, Comanche Moon, Fallon

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