🎥 Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore Headline Taylor Sheridan’s Gritty New Western Drama ‘Landman’
Sheridan’s Modern Oil Empire Saga Adds Star Power with Jon Hamm, Ali Larter—and a Reunion Worth Watching
Taylor Sheridan’s ever-expanding TV universe is drilling even deeper into the American experience. This time, he’s trading cattle ranches for crude oil—and he’s bringing a powerhouse cast with him.
Paramount+ has revealed new details about Landman, the highly anticipated modern Western oil drama created by Sheridan and based on the hit podcast Boomtown. Leading the ensemble are Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton, Hollywood icon Demi Moore, Mad Men’s Jon Hamm, and Ali Larter, all set against the high-stakes backdrop of West Texas oil country.
🛢️ The Premise: Oil, Power, and the High Price of Influence
Landman follows the cutthroat world of the U.S. energy industry, where fortunes are made and ruined with the stroke of a drill. Sheridan, best known for Yellowstone, 1923, and Mayor of Kingstown, continues his mission to spotlight the power centers of American industry—this time shifting from cattle barons to oil titans.
The series centers on Tommy Norris, played by Thornton, a “crisis executive” at a major oil corporation. His job? Sniff out potential disasters before they detonate—whether environmental, financial, or personal—and implement damage control strategies to protect the company’s profits and power.
In the volatile and heavily scrutinized oil business, Tommy’s job is less about preventing crisis and more about managing inevitable fallout. He’s a fixer, a negotiator, and when necessary, a cleaner. And with big money on the line, stakes run high.
🌟 The Cast: A Collision of Titans
Joining Thornton in this explosive narrative is Demi Moore, returning to a major television role as Cami Miller, the ambitious and quietly cunning wife of one of the oil industry’s biggest moguls.
That mogul is Monty Miller, played by Jon Hamm, a commanding presence in both the boardroom and the social circles of West Texas energy. Monty’s long and complicated relationship with Tommy Norris—equal parts mentorship and rivalry—becomes a central force driving the series’ tension.
Ali Larter takes on the role of Angela Norris, Tommy’s sharp and no-nonsense ex-wife. Their fractured relationship adds a personal layer of volatility to Tommy’s professional chaos. Though divorced, Angela remains tied to the industry and the family legacy, bringing her own ambitions—and baggage—to the table.
🔄 A Reunion for Thornton and Sheridan
Landman marks a reunion between Billy Bob Thornton and Taylor Sheridan. The two previously collaborated on 1883, where Thornton delivered a memorable guest performance. This time, he returns as the leading man—and with a character tailor-made for his gravitas.
Sheridan, who co-created Landman with journalist and Boomtown podcast creator Christian Wallace, brings his signature blend of gritty realism and operatic drama to a modern industrial landscape. With Wallace’s insider knowledge of West Texas oil culture and Sheridan’s unmatched ability to craft morally complex characters, Landman promises a fresh take on the American frontier—just with more pipelines than pastures.
🎬 Behind the Scenes
Landman is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and Sheridan’s own Bosque Ranch Productions. The 10-episode first season has already begun filming on location in Texas, capturing the raw beauty and brutality of the Permian Basin.
Executive producers include Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, Christian Wallace, and Bob Yari, among others. The series blends fact and fiction, drawing narrative inspiration from real oil industry scandals, power plays, and human dramas.
📅 Premiere Date Set: November 17, 2025
Paramount+ has set the premiere date for Sunday, November 17, with episodes airing weekly. The platform, which has become Sheridan’s creative home, is betting big on Landman becoming the next tentpole series in his blockbuster franchise.
Teaser stills show Thornton’s Tommy Norris surveying oil fields under a brooding sky, shaking hands with billionaires and facing off with regulators—his character at the intersection of power, secrecy, and consequence.
🗣️ Final Word: “Yellowstone Meets Succession in Oil Country”
With a stellar cast, a razor-sharp premise, and Sheridan’s proven track record, Landman could be the next watercooler series for fans of modern Westerns and corporate thrillers alike. Think Yellowstone meets Succession, with crude oil instead of cattle and billion-dollar secrets beneath the soil.
🛢️ Landman premieres November 17 exclusively on Paramount+.
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