Taylor Sheridan has brought forth several highly acclaimed shows out in the open. In this, Yellowstone has managed to
captivate viewers for several years now with the fictional Dutton family and their ranch legacy. Now, another show of his
with the iconic Billy Bob Thornton has intrigued the viewers with its storyline featuring the world of oil rigs in West Texas
The show is Landman, and with Sheridan behind the screenplay comparisons with Yellowstone are inevitable. On the same subject, even Thornton talked about the single greatest advantage his show has over Yellowstone.
Billy Bob Thornton Detailed the One Advantage That Landman Has Over Yellowstone
Created by the genius Taylor Sheridan, Landman has taken over the Paramount screens with its thrilling storylines. While the fans are definitely having a great time, it has also brought forth several comparisons with Sheridan’s most famous project Yellowstone.
In the midst of all this, Oscar-winner Billy Bob Thornton is also participating as a lead in the show. This would mark his second collaboration with the creator after his stint in Yellowstone’s first prequel 1883. Famous for his roles in projects such as Sling Blade, Monster’s Ball, and Friday Night Lights, in Landman Thornton plays the role of Tommy Norris.
He is the crisis manager for an oil ring company going through some personal and professional challenges. In an interview via Screen Rant, the actor dived deeper into the show and also talked about the single greatest advantage Landman has over Yellowstone.
The host asked him about people who compare the two shows, and he replied:
He continued:
In Landman, Sheridan puts more emphasis on the oil industry as well as the tumultuous life of the lead Tommy Norris. This brings in the advantage that unlike Yellowstone and its ranch legacy, Landman centers on the personal stories of its characters. The actor also compared the show to the movie Giant adding “Although this is the even stranger, more dangerous Giant.”
On his character, he added just how much he loved playing Norris, as he doesn’t do a lot of projects in which he gets the chance to wear a cowboy hat. Apart from Thornton, the cast also includes Ali Larter, Jon Hamm, Demi Moore, and Michael Randolph.
Denim Richards Talks About His Character’s Farewell From Yellowstone
The Yellowstone fandom was left reeling when Colby played by Denim Richards met his untimely death in the show. The character brought a more light-hearted energy in the neo-western drama and his budding romance with Teeter was a fan favorite. However, while saving Carter, Colby gets trampled by a wild horse meeting his fatal end.
In an interview via Variety, the actor talked about what he felt when he learned about his character’s end. He added:
The news of his character’s end was a tough one to process, but he understood that it was all a part of the storytelling process. He also talked about his final scene with Teeter, adding why it was important for him to not over prepare for Colby’s death. He added “The goal is that you don’t prepare for that” as “it doesn’t feel natural.”
So, instead of this, he focused more on playing the scene like any other ordinary phone call between the duo. While the scene was definitely emotional for Richards, he chose not to watch it. He mentioned, “I’ve been replaying this moment since May, and it’s been emotionally challenging.” So, he watched the clips of the episode later, adding how Sheridan beautifully crafted the scene.
