
Friendship on Set Complicates Thornton’s Tough Moments in Landman Season 2
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.

