A new Landman season 2 casting report addresses Jon Hamm’s status and reveals a new star has been cast in a main role. Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace’s hit Paramount+ show is based on Wallace’s podcast Boomtown, and follows Billy Bob Thronton’s Tommy Wallace, as he navigates the oil fields of West Texas. The show has enjoyed critical acclaim, with Landman season 1 concluding in January 2025. In March 2025, Paramount renewed Landman season 2, and the season is set to see a shakeup among the cast of the show.
Per a report in Matt Belloni’s newsletter for Puck, Sam Elliott has joined the cast in an undisclosed main character role. Hamm, meanwhile, was only contracted for season 1, and while there’s no confirmation of his status, Belloni positions him as unlikely to return. He notes that the plan was always to have Demi Moore step into a more prominent role in season 2 and notes that Hamm’s own show, Your Friends and Neighbors, is debuting on Apple TV+ on April 11.
What This Means For Landman Season 2
The Casting Shakeup May Prove Risky, But The Show Could See A Boom
Elliott will be a strong addition to the cast of Landman, as a seasoned performer with plenty of gravitas. The casting will see Elliott team up again with Sheridan, after starring in Yellowstone prequel show 1883, which also featured Thornton in a guest role. Hamm’s may not be confirmed, but a one-season contract, coupled with his character Monty’s season 1 finale death, make it unlikely he will return. Moore’s increased role as Cami should be a huge boost for the show, following her successful awards season run for The Substance, and she should be a prominent presence in the season.
Landman could become a show with something to say, populated by a wealth of engaging, morally grey characters…
While Landman season 2 story details are under wraps right now, the casting shakeup could prove decisive for the narrative direction the season will take. Tensions will be higher than ever in season 2, with the fallout from Monty’s death, Cami’s risky oil drilling plan, and the introduction of a potential new player in Elliott’s character, not to mention Gallino and the cartel’s continued presence. These are all important plot points that could make for plenty of drama in the new season.
Our Verdict On Landman Season 2
This Could Be The Season The Show ReallyTakes Off
Landman is one of the most compelling and tense shows currently on streaming and contains many of Sheridan’s classic hallmarks. Season 1 saw the show establishing itself as a strong exploration of the oil industry and the state of Texas, but season 2 could be where the series really flexes its muscles. Landman could become a show with something to say, populated by a wealth of engaging, morally gray characters, and the addition of Elliott, and expansion of Moore’s role, are key steps toward that for Landman season 2.
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Even though details Elliott’s role remain under wraps, the seasoned western actor likely has connections to the oil industry, given his main character status. The end of Landman season 1 all but confirmed Monty is dead, which would see Tommy become CEO of M-Tex in his absence. While Cami is going to have a more prominent role after her husband’s death, the 1883 actor could fill that gap with a new character offering a different perspective on the industry. Whether he’d be a friend or foe, however, remains unknown.
Landman is one of four ongoing shows created by Taylor Sheridan on Paramount+. The others are Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and Lioness.
He could also be involved in Cooper’s story, as Tommy’s son, portrayed by Jacob Lofland, is entering business deals to create his own oil company. How Elliott’s character would be involved remains unclear, though his prior roles indicate he’d be a good fit for either a partner or a rival. No matter what part he has to play in the forthcoming story, Elliott has already proven himself as one of the best actors in a Sheridan show. This makes anticipation all the higher for how he’s introduced, especially if he has a major role to play in the show.
Elliott’s Casting Is Great News For Taylor Sheridan’s Growing TV Empire
The Actor Isn’t The Only Recurring Star On The Show Either
Elliott’s arrival on Landman will make him the second actor from 1883 to be a main character, the first being Michelle Randolph as Ainsley, Tommy’s daughter. It also highlights Sheridan’s ability to bring actors back for various roles in different shows, something that strengthens the validity of his growing TV empire. News of Elliott joining the show was accompanied by confirmation the upcoming Beth and Rip Yellowstone spinoff will be filming in the summer, while a new, untitled spinoff in the western universe is now in development.
With Elliott joining Landman at a time of popularity for Sheridan’s TV shows, his upcoming role will probably be just as memorable as when he played Shea Brennan in 1883. Even though no concrete information on season 2 of the oil-based drama has been revealed, the show will have a promising continuation with the actor’s involvement. Since the series was just recently renewed, though, it will be quite some time before more concrete information on his prominence gets revealed.
Source: Puck
Landman
7/10
- Release Date
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November 17, 2024
- Writers
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Taylor Sheridan, Christian Wallace
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Billy Bob Thornton
Tommy Norris
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