Sam Elliott is making a triumphant return to the captivating Sheridan universe. The Oscar nominee has joined the esteemed cast of the second season of "Landman," the gripping oil business drama streaming on Paramount+. Prior to this, Elliott mesmerized audiences in Taylor Sheridan's critically acclaimed limited series "1883," which many regard as the writer-producer's magnum opus in television.
Currently under production in Texas, "Landman" is a co-creation of Christian Wallace and promises to delve deeper into the intricacies of the oil industry. The second season boasts an impressive ensemble, including Billy Bob Thornton, who garnered a Golden Globe nomination for his stellar performance in the inaugural season, Demi Moore (stepping into a more prominent role in season two), Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, and Colm Feore. While details about Elliott's character remain under wraps, excitement builds around his latest foray into the Sheridanverse.
Although a premiere date has yet to be announced, given the production timeline, it's plausible that "Landman" could make a comeback before the year concludes. In the fourth quarter of last year, "Landman" ranked among the top 10 SVOD original series alongside two other Sheridan dramas on Paramount+: "Tulsa King" and "Lioness." The show set new records as the most-watched global premiere and finale on Paramount+, earning Thornton another Golden Globe nomination.
"Landman" unfolds in the bustling boomtowns of West Texas, weaving a modern-day narrative of individuals seeking fortune amidst the oil rigs. Based on the renowned 11-part podcast "Boomtown" from Imperative Entertainment and Texas Monthly, the series presents a dual narrative of roughnecks and audacious billionaires driving a boom of epic proportions that reshapes our climate, economy, and geopolitical landscape.
Sheridan's impressive Paramount+ lineup encompasses "1923," "1883," "Lioness," "Mayor of Kingstown," "Tulsa King," and "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," with his former flagship series "Yellowstone" streaming on Peacock.
