Billy Bob Thornton’s ‘Landman’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date originally appeared on Parade.
This year’s Emmys may not show any love for Billy Bob Thornton and company — but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t counting the days until more Landman hits the masses.
Taylor Sheridan‘s acclaimed series will return to Paramount+ on Nov. 16, it was announced Wednesday, following the first season’s explosive finale that aired back in January.
The Texas-set drama that was co-created by Sheridan, 55 — the celebrated mastermind behind Yellowstone, Tulsa King and other small-screen gems — is based on the podcast Boomtown from Imperative Entertainment and Texas Monthly. In addition to Thornton, 70, Landman stars Demi Moore, Andy Garcia and Ali Larter.
Season 2 will feature several new stars, including Sam Elliott in an unknown role and Stefania Spampinato as Garcia’s wife, according to Deadline. Among the surprises in the first season’s finale was — spoiler alert — Jon Hamm‘s hard-nosed character dying of a heart attack.
Despite all the high praise for Oscar-winner Thornton and his portrayal of a no-nonsense oil-industry liaison, Landman was shockingly snubbed by the Primetime Emmy Awards this year. Added to the love from critics, meanwhile, the show was also a commercial success, with 35 million global streaming viewers for the premiere episode — which set new records for Paramount+, according to Deadline.
Before the Emmy snubs were revealed this summer, Thornton was out promoting Landman in June and made insightful comments about his connection with Hollywood these days.
“I don’t talk about politics and stuff with people. I just kind of stay out of it all. I’m not really much of a part of Hollywood,” he told People. “I’m at home with the family, or I’m in a recording studio or on the road or making this.”
Thornton added that he is “for sure” having more fun portraying Norris than he first imagined when he signed on to star in Sheridan’s series.
“It’s just unabashedly who he is,” Thornton said of his Landman role. “I mean, he doesn’t kind of hold back. It’s almost like a few characters I’ve played boiled into one.”
Billy Bob Thornton’s ‘Landman’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date first appeared on Parade on Aug 13, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
