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Landman (TV series)

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Landman
Promotional poster
GenreDrama
Created by
Based on
Boomtown
by
Written byTaylor Sheridan
Starring
Music byAndrew Lockington
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkParamount+
ReleaseNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17) –
present (present)

Landman (stylized as LANDMAN) is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, based on the podcast Boomtown hosted by Wallace. It stars Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role as a landman at an oil company. The show premiered November 17, 2024, on Paramount+.

Synopsis

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Landman is set within the world of oilfields in West Texas, where "roughnecks and wildcat billionaires are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics."[1] The lead character, Tommy Norris, can be abrasive, as is the out-of-town lawyer investigating a fatal accident early in the season.[2]

Cast

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Main

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  • Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a landman at an oil company.
  • Ali Larter as Angela Norris, Tommy's ex-wife and Cooper and Ainsley's mother.
  • Jacob Lofland as Cooper Norris, Tommy and Angela's son and Ainsley's brother.
  • Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris, Tommy and Angela's strong-willed daughter and Cooper's sister.
  • Paulina Chavez as Ariana, Elvio's wife[3]
  • Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Falcone, a big city causation of liability lawyer who is investigating a case involving a stolen plane filled with drugs that was destroyed by a speeding oil tanker truck on a privately-owned oil field road in which everyone involved was killed
  • Mark Collie as Sheriff Walt Joeberg
  • James Jordan as Dale Bradley, a petroleum engineer.
  • Demi Moore as Cami Miller, Monty's wife and Tommy's friend[4][5]
  • Jon Hamm as Monty Miller, Cami's husband who's a titan of the Texas oil industry with a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy[4]

Recurring

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  • Colm Feore as Nathan, an oil company attorney and administrator.
  • Mustafa Speaks as Theodore "Boss" Ramone, the lead oil crewman on Cooper's second crew

Guest

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  • Michael Peña as Armando Medina, a lead oil crewman who is training Cooper
  • Emilio Rivera as Luis Medina, an oil crewman, and Armando's and Elvio's uncle
  • Alex Meraz as Jimenez
  • Alejandro Akara as Elvio Medina, an oil crewman, Ariana's husband, Luis's nephew, and Armando's younger brother
  • Robyn Lively as Ellie, waitress at the Patch Cafe
  • Bart Johnson as Patrick Ramsey
  • K.C. Clyde as Barney
  • Octavio Rodriguez as Antonio, a member of Boss's oil crew who dislikes Cooper and a cousin of everyone on Cooper's first crew
  • J.R. Villarreal as Manuel Lopez, another member of Boss's oil crew who also dislikes Cooper and another cousin of everyone on Cooper's first crew
  • Audrey McGraw as Shelby, a neighbour of the Norris family
  • Mitchell Slaggert as Ryder
  • Marco Perella as Hank
  • Maxwell Caulfield as Governor
  • Ben Browder as Colonel Ivey
  • Andy García as Galino, an extremely capable and powerful man.
  • J.J Thompson as Jiminez Crew, a very mean and tough no mercy cartel member.

Episodes

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No.Title [6]Directed byWritten by [7]Original air date [8]
1"Landman"Taylor SheridanTaylor SheridanNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)
2"Dreamers and Losers"Taylor SheridanTaylor SheridanNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)
3"Hell Has a Front Yard"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanNovember 24, 2024 (2024-11-24)
4"The Sting of Second Chances"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanDecember 1, 2024 (2024-12-01)
5"Where is Home"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanDecember 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)
6"Beware the Second Beating"Michael FriedmanTaylor SheridanDecember 15, 2024 (2024-12-15)
7"All Roads Lead to a Hole"Michael FriedmanTaylor SheridanDecember 22, 2024 (2024-12-22)
8"Clumsy, This Life"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanDecember 29, 2024 (2024-12-29)
9"WolfCamp"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanJanuary 5, 2025 (2025-01-05)
10"The Crumbs of Hope"TBATaylor SheridanJanuary 12, 2025 (2025-01-12)

Production

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Development

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In February 2022, Paramount+ ordered a television series adaptation of the podcast Boomtown titled Landman from screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. Billy Bob Thornton stars in the series.[9][10] In May 2023, Jacob Lofland, Ali Larter, and Michelle Randolph joined the series. [11] In January 2024, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, and Paulina Chávez joined the series as series regulars. [12] In February 2024, it was reported that Jon Hamm joined the series.[13] In April 2024, it was reported that Octavio Rodriguez and J.R. Villarreal joined the series as recurring characters.[14]

In May 2024, it was confirmed by Demi Moore that the series had scored a second season, with production commencing in early 2025.[15]

Filming

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Filming started in and around Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2024 and concluded in June 2024.[16][failed verification] Filming locations included the headquarters of the American Association of Professional Landmen, the national association that represents land professionals, as well as the Fort Worth Petroleum Club and Texas Christian University. [17]

Release

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The first season launched on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with two episodes, and subsequent episodes of the 10-episode long first season will be available weekly on Sundays through January 12, 2025.[18][19]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 79% based on 28 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Landman plumbs much of the same territory as other Taylor Sheridan-penned series, but having Billy Bob Thornton on hand turns this Texas crude into highly watchable fuel.[6] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 60 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Monthly, Texas (December 3, 2019). "Announcing 'Boomtown,' a New Podcast on the Greatest Oil Boom in History". Texas Monthly. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Rosenberg, Josh (November 24, 2024). "Landman Episode 3 Recap". Esquire.
  3. ^ Rendon, Luis G. (November 24, 2024). "'Landman' Episode Three Recap: Nothing in the Patch Is Certain Except Death and Rattlesnakes". Texas Monthly.
  4. ^ a b Stump, Scott (July 11, 2024). "Demi Moore, Jon Hamm sizzle as oil tycoon couple in 1st pics from Yellowstone' creator's new show". Today. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Dabney, Courtney (July 9, 2024). "A First Look At Taylor Sheridan's Landman TV Series — Jon Hamm, Demi Moore, and More Stars in Fort Worth". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Landman: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  7. ^ "Landman". Writers Guild of America West. June 14, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  8. ^ "Shows A-Z – landman on paramount plus". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  9. ^ White, Peter (February 15, 2022). "Billy Bob Thornton Set As Lead In Land Man, Zoe Saldaña To Star In Lioness & 1883 Gets New Season, Spinoff As Paramount+ Grows Taylor Sheridan Universe". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 28, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  10. ^ Hibberd, James (February 6, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan's Next Drama Starts Production, Reveals New Details". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (May 23, 2023). "'Land Man': Michelle Randolph & Jacob Lofland Join Billy Bob Thornton In Paramount+ Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Otterson, Joe (January 29, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan Paramount+ Series 'Landman' Adds Four Series Regulars (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  13. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 15, 2024). "Jon Hamm Joins Taylor Sheridan Series 'Landman' at Paramount+". Variety. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  14. ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 5, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' Adds Octavio Rodriguez & J.R. Villarreal". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  15. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 19, 2024). "Demi Moore Talks Role In Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' & Confirms Second Season Ahead Of Cannes Official Selection Debut In 'The Substance'". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  16. ^ Hibberd, James (February 6, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan's Next Drama Starts Production, Reveals New Details". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  18. ^ Rice, Lynette (July 9, 2024). "'Landman': Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date, Drops First Looks Of Billy Bob Thornton Oil Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  19. ^ PARAMOUNT+’S NEW ORIGINAL SERIES LANDMAN TO PREMIERE NOVEMBER 17
  20. ^ "Landman: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
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