Landman Delivers Paramount+ Biggest Premiere in Years

Landman, the Paramount+ series created by Taylor Sheridan and starring Billy Bob Thornton, has become an international hit, ranking among the top 10 original streaming series in late 2024 and delivering the platform its biggest premiere in two years. Set in the Texas oil industry, the show was renewed swiftly and began production on Season 2 in April, with filming expected to finish by August. The new season introduces Sam Elliott as a regular and expands Andy Garcia's role, both of whom share longstanding ties with Thornton. The plot now centers on Tommy Norris, played by Thornton, who faces new corporate pressures following the shocking death of Jon Hamm's character in the Season 1 finale. Thornton and co-stars, including Jacob Lofland, have praised Taylor Sheridan's vision and discussed the challenging Texas filming conditions. The cast and crew have expressed pride in the show's success and anticipation for the continued expansion of Sheridan's crime-verse.