🎬 Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Landman’ Drops First Look and Premiere Date

Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter, and Jon Hamm Lead Paramount+’s Gritty New Oil Country Drama

Taylor Sheridan is headed deep into Texas oil country—and he’s bringing some serious star power with him.

Paramount+ has unveiled the highly anticipated first look and official premiere date for Landman, the latest original drama from the powerhouse creator of Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and 1923. The series is set to premiere on November 17, with new episodes dropping weekly over a 10-episode first season.

Created by Sheridan and journalist Christian Wallace, and based on the acclaimed podcast Boomtown, Landman promises to shine a bold spotlight on the real-life drama, danger, and deal-making that drives America’s most controversial commodity: oil.

🛢️ A New Frontier for Sheridan’s Empire

With Landman, Sheridan continues to expand what critics are calling the “Taylorverse”—his ever-growing portfolio of interconnected, high-stakes dramas for Paramount+. While Yellowstone and its prequels explored land, legacy, and cattle, Landman drills down into modern-day Texas and the cutthroat energy sector fueling both dreams and destruction.

In a press statement released Friday, Sheridan described Landman as “a story about greed and power, but also about survival and consequence. It’s set in the shadows of oil rigs and man camps, where billionaires are made overnight—and lives are ruined just as fast.”

🎭 A Star-Studded Cast Hits the Oil Patch

Headlining the series is Billy Bob Thornton, who plays Tommy Norris, a veteran landman caught in the shifting sands of oil fortunes and family loyalty. Thornton, fresh off his chilling turn in Goliath, is expected to bring his signature intensity to the morally complex role.

Joining him are:

Ali Larter (Final Destination, Heroes) as Angela Norris, Tommy’s ex-wife, whose return stirs up more than just old memories.
Demi Moore in a rare television role as Cynthia Rivers, a powerful oil lobbyist with unclear motives.
Jon Hamm (Mad Men) as Gavin Harlan, a charismatic but ruthless oil baron with eyes on West Texas land—and Tommy’s business.

The ensemble cast also includes rising stars Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, and James Jordan, rounding out the world of roughnecks, executives, and family members who orbit the Norris clan and the high-stakes oil industry.

📻 From Podcast to Prestige Drama

Landman is based on Boomtown, the hit podcast created by co-showrunner Christian Wallace, who grew up in the oilfields of West Texas. The series documented the real-life consequences of the Permian Basin oil boom, blending personal narrative with investigative journalism.

By teaming up with Wallace, Sheridan ensures that Landman is not just another fictional drama—it’s rooted in truth, giving the series a raw authenticity. The production has already filmed on location in Texas, with scenes shot in Midland, Odessa, and rural drilling sites.

🎬 Production and Creative Team

The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and Bosque Ranch Productions, Sheridan’s own production company.

Executive producers include:

Taylor Sheridan
David Glasser (101 Studios)
Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin
Christian Wallace, who also co-wrote several episodes

With this pedigree, Paramount+ is clearly positioning Landman as a major fall prestige series—and possibly a future awards contender.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: November 17

The official Landman premiere is set for Sunday, November 17, exclusively on Paramount+, with weekly episodes leading into a climactic finale expected in January 2026.

Early teaser footage released online shows Thornton surveying a vast West Texas horizon, flare stacks burning in the background, as a voiceover rumbles: “Out here, it’s not about who owns the land—it’s about who owns the rights.”

Fans of Sheridan’s gritty, morally layered storytelling will feel right at home—and new viewers drawn by the big-name cast and real-world premise may find Landman to be one of fall’s most addictive new dramas.

🧠 Final Takeaway

If Yellowstone redefined the modern Western, Landman aims to redefine the American dream—one oil rig at a time. With Taylor Sheridan at the helm, a powerhouse cast on board, and a story rooted in real-world upheaval, Landman could easily become the next big hit in a dynasty that shows no signs of slowing.

📺 Streaming exclusively on Paramount+ starting November 17, 2025.

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