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In an exclusive Deadline interview, Billy Bob Thornton reflects on Robert Duvall as a mentor, sharing intimate stories from their time together—co-writing and filming A Family Thing and Sling Blade, his improvisational on-set approach, and Duvall’s dry wit and generosity that shaped Thornton’s craft and career.
Billy Bob Thornton reveals in a Variety interview that filming conflict scenes with longtime friend Sam Elliott in Landman season 2 was emotionally challenging, because their off-screen bond made it hard to be abrupt or mean; he pushed through to deliver 100% performance, and season 3 is set to start filming in May 2026 with Elliott returning.
Christian Wallace said Thornton’s memorable Landman moment used a prosthetic that was replaced with a "more humble" version after the original laughed everyone off set; the on‑set intimacy coordinator helped ensure realism without actual nudity. The season 2 finale centers on a quiet moment between Tommy Norris and Angela, and Landman season 2 is now streaming on Paramount+.
Paramount+ has renewed Landman for a third season with Billy Bob Thornton returning; production is underway and a November 2026 release is the likely target, with Sam Elliott and Ali Larter set to return, while Demi Moore’s involvement remains unconfirmed.
In a candid Variety interview, Billy Bob Thornton discusses the on-set dynamic with Andy Garcia in Landman, the intensity of their confrontations, and how he and the cast navigate tough scenes, while also addressing why Taylor Sheridan’s shows are often underrepresented in award conversations and attributing snubs to politics and misperceptions about Sheridan’s views.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Landman will reset for season 3, with Tommy Norris launching a family-run oil company (CTT Oil) after leaving M-Tex, reshaping dynamics with T.L. and Cooper as they navigate a high-stakes deal with cartel boss Gallino. Production is slated to resume in May, with the new season expected to premiere around the following year; Sam Elliott is confirmed to return, and the season will continue to push bold, boundary-pushing storylines in a condensed, fast-paced timeline.
Billy Bob Thornton discusses Landman’s season two finale, in which Tommy Norris launches CTT Oil Exploration after a dangerous deal with cartel boss Gallino, with the coyotes’ recurring appearance serving as an uneasy omen about what comes next. He says the finale shifts the focus to family dynamics rather than explosions and hints that Season 3 may weave together threads from Seasons 1 and 2 while teeing up multiple future seasons; the interview also touches Demi Moore’s Cami and Andy Garcia’s Gallino as tensions rise, with the series continuing on Paramount+.
Billy Bob Thornton says reports he’s leaving Landman are 'AI-generated crap,' insisting he’ll remain with the Paramount+ series as Season 3 progresses after the Season 2 finale, while a Demi Moore romance rumor is unfounded.
OutKick’s David Hookstead reports that fans are exploding on Reddit over Landman’s second season, with users calling the writing lazy and the show unfocused even as major developments from episode nine (including Cooper’s confrontation and Tommy’s firing) fuel debate. The piece emphasizes how despite the fervent backlash, the series remains wildly popular and watchers are eagerly awaiting the season finale on Paramount+.
Landman season 2 episode 9 ends with Tommy Norris being fired by Cami Miller, sparking fan fears about the show continuing without Billy Bob Thornton. Although a Season 3 renewal and Thornton’s comments about staying on suggest he’s not going anywhere for now, speculation about Demi Moore’s future on the series lingers ahead of the Season 2 finale on Jan 18.
In the TV series Landman, Billy Bob Thornton's character humorously criticizes The View hosts, calling them 'pissed off millionaires' and highlighting the show's political commentary, while the series itself follows oil rig workers in West Texas.
The cast of 'Landman' Season 2, including Demi Moore, Sam Elliott, and Billy Bob Thornton, attended the show's premiere in New York City, celebrating its return with a star-studded event at Lincoln Center.
The trailer for 'Landman' season 2 reveals rising tensions, new characters including Sam Elliott as Tommy Norris's father, and ongoing conflicts in the oil industry, with the season premiering on November 16 on Paramount+.
The highly anticipated second season of the Big Oil drama 'Landman' premieres on November 16 on Paramount+, featuring Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore, with new conflicts, characters, and intense family and business dynamics.
Ali Larter discusses her role as Angela Norris in 'Landman' season 2, highlighting her character's strength, confidence, and complex relationships, as well as her experience working on the show and her personal life adjustments, including relocating to Idaho during the pandemic.