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Landman
Genre Drama
Created by Taylor Sheridan
Based on Boomtown
by Christian Wallace
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Christian Wallace
  • Taylor Sheridan
  • David Glasser
  • David Hudtkin
  • Ron Burckle
  • Bob Yari
  • Geyer Kosinski
  • Don Friedkin
  • Jason Hock
  • Scott Brown
  • Megan Creydt
  • Peter Feldman
Production companies
Original release
Network Paramount+

Landman is an upcoming American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan, based on the Boomtown podcast by Christian Wallace. It is set to premiere on Paramount+.

Synopsis

Landman is set within the world of oil rigs 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]

Cast

  • Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a crisis executive at an oil company.
  • Ali Larter as Angela Norris, Tommy's ex-wife
  • Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris, the strong-willed 17-year-old daughter of Tommy Norris
  • Jacob Lofland as Copper Norris, son of Tommy Norris.
  • Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Savage
  • James Jordan as Dale Bradley, a petroleum engineer.
  • Mark Collie as Sheriff Joeberg
  • Paulina Chavez as Ariana, a woman whose family has been affected by a big misfortune.
  • Demi Moore as Cami, wife to one of the most powerful oil men in Texas and a friend of Tommy Norris
  • Jon Hamm as Monty Miller, a titan of the Texas oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris
  • Mustafa Speaks as Boss

Production

Development

In February 2022, Paramount+ ordered a television series adaptation of Boomtown titled Landman from screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. Billy Bob Thornton stars in the series. [2] [3]

In May 2023, Jacob Lofland, Ali Larter, and Michelle Randolph joined the series. [4]

In January 2024, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, and joined the series as series regulars. [5]

On February 2024, it was reported that Jon Hamm joined the series. [6]

Filming

Filming started in and around Fort Worth, Texas in February 2024. [7]

References

  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. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.

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