Taylor Sheridan sure knows how to craft a hit television show, does he not? The writer and director just wrapped up Yellowstone’s five season run, and with his latest addition of Landman, Sheridan officially has a plethora of captivating, popular shows on TV.
In case you haven’t done a deep dive on Landman, the ten-part series tackles the ins-and-outs of the various components making up the oil industry. It also boasts an impressive cast with the likes of Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm and Demi Moore all playing major roles.
And for some viewers, it’s pulling back the curtain on the oil industry for the very first time. Sheridan loves to take a topic that people might not be all that familiar with and shape narratives around it. That was certainly the motivation for Landman, which just set a streaming record for Paramount+. More than 14.9 million people have tuned in during the show’s first four weeks to watch the drama surrounding Texas’ oil boom.
With those kind of numbers, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the show could – and likely will – return for a second season. However, as of right now, Sheridan’s oil drama still hasn’t been picked up for season two. That being said, all signs (and quotes from the cast) are pointing towards more Landman in the future.
After being nominated for a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Tommy Norris, Billy Bob Thornton told The Hollywood Reporter that he hoped his nomination could help Landman secure a second act:
“The show has done very well, so it just stands to reason that they would do another one. But especially when you get a nomination for something – that draws attention to your show, so I think that helps. I can’t see why they wouldn’t. I imagine we’ll find it pretty soon, because if we were going to do one, we’ll have to start not too long after the first of the year.”
If what Billy Bob Thornton said there is true, that makes it sound like there’s somewhat of a ticking clock in regards to getting a season two going – if it is, in fact, going to happen.
And based on the fan reaction to the show, as well as the how the cast has talked about their desire to continue, it certainly seems like Landman could be renewed. Christian Wallace, the co-creator of Landman, told The Direct that he hopes they can continue to tell the stories of the Texas oil boom for quite some time:
“As long as there are stories to tell, I would love to keep telling them. And I think we really just skimmed the surface on our first season, and that’s saying something because they cover a lot of ground. So yeah, I hope we keep telling these stories for a while.”
For those that are really hoping for good news about Landman, the most concrete news that has been released about season two might have actually come in the form of a slip up by Demi Moore. She plays the character Cami, who is married to Jon Hamm’s Monty Miller. When the actress was at the Cannes Festival, she seemed to confirm a second season of the show:
“It’s a very interesting world in the boomtown of Fort Worth, Texas. It’s kind of this subculture that we haven’t seen before, which is what I think Taylor does so well. I thought we looked really good.
He was lovely and I’ve known Billy Bob Thornton for a long time. I’ve already completed the first season and I’m excited for us to start the second which will be at the beginning of next year.”
So season two of Landman may not be official just yet, but that definitely sounds like one of the main cast members is banking on returning to the show in the new year. Considering Demi Moore is counting on that, Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm and the rest of the cast are probably in the same boat.
