LOS ANGELES, CA — In a major casting move that has fans of Western drama buzzing, Sam Elliott, best known for his powerful performance in 1883, is officially joining the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s high-stakes oil drama for its much-anticipated second season.
After captivating audiences as the rugged, grief-stricken Shea Brennan in 1883 — a Yellowstone prequel — Elliott now re-enters Sheridan’s TV universe, this time as a series regular in Season 2 of the Texas-set thriller Landman.
🤠 A COWBOY RETURNS: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT ELLIOTT’S NEW ROLE
While Paramount+ has not confirmed specifics about Elliott’s character, speculation is already mounting. According to a ScreenRant report, Elliott could step into the shoes of M-Tex Oil’s new landman and fixer — a role previously held by Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton.
At the end of Season 1, Norris was promoted after the shocking death of M-Tex CEO Monty Miller (portrayed by Jon Hamm), leaving the crucial “landman” position vacant. Elliott’s character is rumored to be a seasoned oilfield veteran called in to clean up corporate messes, forge brutal land deals, and protect the company’s interests in increasingly dangerous territory.
If true, this would place Elliott opposite — or alongside — Thornton in what could be one of the most compelling power dynamics of the new season.
🔥 FROM ‘1883’ TO TEXAS OIL: WHY ELLIOTT’S RETURN MATTERS
Sam Elliott is widely regarded as the ultimate cowboy figure in American television and film. His gravitas, weathered voice, and onscreen intensity bring instant weight to any character he plays. Sheridan’s decision to cast him in Landman not only adds star power but also deepens the series’ Western authenticity and emotional edge.
Sheridan, who has built an empire with shows like Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and Lioness, continues to populate his series with familiar faces who understand his gritty, character-first approach to storytelling.
🎬 WHERE LANDMAN LEFT OFF — AND WHAT’S NEXT
Season 1 of Landman ended on a dramatic note, with Monty Miller’s death creating a vacuum of power and Tommy Norris stepping into an executive role at M-Tex Oil. Angela (Demi Moore) faced mounting pressure at home and work, and Norris’s son Cooper (Jacob Lofland) survived a brush with death that may change him forever.
Season 2 promises expanded storylines, including:
A power struggle within M-Tex Oil
Angela’s son emerging with a larger role
Environmental protests and government crackdowns
High-stakes land deals across Texas and Oklahoma
Sam Elliott’s character — whether a fixer, rival, or rogue operator — is expected to shake up these storylines dramatically.
🛢️ SEASON 2 PRODUCTION & RELEASE TIMELINE
Filming began in April 2025, with crews working in Fort Worth, Texas, and new locations in Oklahoma. Production is scheduled to wrap in August, with a November 2025 release date tentatively expected on Paramount+.
Alongside Elliott and Thornton, several cast members are expected to return, including:
Demi Moore as Angela
Michelle Randolph
Kayla Wallace
Jacob Lofland, possibly returning as Cooper Norris
📺 WHERE TO WATCH
Landman Season 2 will stream exclusively on Paramount+, where Season 1 is already available for viewing. New promotional materials, teasers, and behind-the-scenes interviews are expected to drop this fall in the lead-up to the premiere.
Final Word:
With Sam Elliott joining the cast, Landman Season 2 isn’t just a continuation — it’s a major escalation. The stakes are higher, the players are tougher, and the oilfield just got a whole lot more dangerous. Taylor Sheridan isn’t slowing down — and neither is the drama.
Stay tuned — the legend returns this fall.
