Is Sam Elliott Joining the Cast of ‘Landman’ Season 2 Alongside Billy Bob Thornton?

Synopsis
Hollywood icon Sam Elliott joins the cast of 'Landman' Season 2, reuniting with Billy Bob Thornton as production unfolds in Texas. With a stellar lineup and secretive roles, this Taylor Sheridan series promises thrilling drama in the West Texas oil industry.
Key Takeaways
- Sam Elliott joins the cast of 'Landman' Season 2.
- The series is produced by Taylor Sheridan.
- It is currently being filmed in Texas.
- Other cast members include Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore.
- 'Landman' is based on the podcast 'Boomtown'.
Los Angeles, April 30 (NationPress) Renowned Hollywood actor Sam Elliott, famous for his role in Ghost Rider, has officially been announced as part of the cast for season 2 of the streaming series Landman on Paramount+. The new season of this Taylor Sheridan production is presently underway in Texas.
The specifics regarding Elliott's character remain a mystery. He will join series lead Billy Bob Thornton, along with returning cast members such as Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Andy Garcia, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, and Colm Feore, as reported by Variety.
This collaboration is not new for Elliott and Thornton; they previously shared the screen in the film Tombstone, albeit in a single scene. Furthermore, according to Variety, they both appeared in the Paramount+ series 1883, which is the inaugural prequel to Yellowstone, also created by Sheridan.
Though primarily recognized for his film work, Elliott has also graced the small screen in shows like The Ranch and Grace and Frankie on Netflix. He received Emmy nominations for his performances in the Western miniseries Buffalo Girls and the Adult Swim series Robot Chicken.
Elliott garnered an Oscar nomination for his role in Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born and is celebrated for his performances in films such as Tombstone, Mask, The Big Lebowski, and The Contender. He is represented by Berwick & Kovacik and Gersh. Landman is crafted by Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
Based on the podcast Boomtown, the series explores the lives of executives and field personnel in the West Texas oil industry.
Executive producers include Sheridan and Wallace, along with Thornton, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, and Stephen Kay. Additionally, Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch for Imperative Entertainment, as well as J.K. Nickell and Megan Creydt for Texas Monthly, are also part of the executive production team. The co-executive producer is Tommy Turtle.