Sam Elliott’s subsequent position underneath the banner of Taylor Sheridan’s TV empire will include “lots of actually stunning moments,” reveals Landman showrunner Christian Wallace. Landman season 2 will introduce Elliott as Tommy Norris’ father, T.L., to the sequence, his arrival being an vital a part of how the season performs out. Nonetheless, the extent of his presence stays unclear.
In an interview with ScreenRant‘s Liam Crowley for Landman season 2, Wallace defined how Elliott brings an vitality to the sequence that hasn’t been explored earlier than. Specifically, he opened up about how a unique aspect of Tommy might be proven now that his father’s arrived, chatting with generational relationships and moments which can be each humorous and heartfelt:
ScreenRant: And also you’re bringing in large gamers this season. Sam Elliot becoming a member of the fray as Billy Bob’s father. Getting a expertise, the caliber of Sam Elliot, what did that imply to Landman and past that, how does having him on this sequence impression the Norris household energy dynamic?
Christian Wallace: Effectively, to begin with, having Sam Elliot in your present is one thing past your wildest goals. You’re like, “Oh, Sam Elliot’s in our present. Loopy.” However no, he brings not solely one thing as an actor, however as an individual to the set. His character, it’s permitting us to see three generations of Norris males, proper? And we get to see Tommy on this completely different gentle. We get to see extra about his background and the connection that formed him as a person and as a businessman. And it opens up some comedic alternatives, however it additionally opens up lots of actually stunning moments of heartfelt household moments, which I feel on the finish of the day are sort of the bedrock of the present.
Elliott’s position as Tommy’s father might be his second in a sequence created by Sheridan. His first was the starring position in 1883, a Yellowstone prequel the place he portrayed former Union military captain Shea Brennan. His position in Landman sees him as a aspect character as a substitute of the protagonist, however his storyline will seemingly brim with emotion.
Whereas Wallace highlights his relationship with Tommy, the newcomer will doubtless have loads of chemistry with different characters in Landman as effectively. This consists of Cooper Norris, his grandson, who’s at the moment attempting to construct his personal oil firm to help Ariana and her little one. He’ll even be intersecting along with his granddaughter, Ainsley, and his daughter-in-law, Angela.
As of writing, there are only a few particulars about how T.L. will play into the bigger story of the present. Landman season 1 ended with Monty’s loss of life, leaving Tommy and Cami to select up the items of M-Tex Oil. Season 2 will see the pair coping with financial corruption that had been occurring behind-the-scenes as their unconventional approaches paint targets on their backs.
Nonetheless, it sounds just like the story of Tommy’s father might be delivering a unique sort of heaviness, although what type that takes stays to be seen. Since Elliott’s character is related to each comedy and emotion, his involvement will doubtless include some memorable, highly effective scenes that assist outline season 2 as its personal story.
With Landman simply days away from coming again, it will not be lengthy earlier than Elliott’s T.L. will get extra context added to his character. Based mostly on the trailers, he’ll be spending plenty of time with the Norris household, making it unclear if he’ll be concerned in different storylines. For now, it appears his reference to Tommy is a very powerful facet of his story.
Landman season 2 begins Sunday, November 16 on Paramount+.
- Launch 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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