The trailer forLandman, Paramount+’s highly anticipated new original series, has finally dropped, and it’s already generating major buzz.Starring Oscar-winnerBilly Bob Thorntonand created byTaylor Sheridan, the powerhouse behindYellowstone,Landmanis set to premiere on Sunday, November 17. The show will debut with two episodes, with new episodes released every Sunday for the remainder of its 10-episode first season.
Landmanis based on the hit 11-part podcastBoomtown, which chronicled the chaotic world of West Texas oil boomtowns. The series promises to be a compelling blend of drama, high stakes, and complex character dynamics, set against the backdrop of the modern-day oil industry. The show explores thegritty upstairs/downstairs world of wildcat billionairesand hard-working roughnecks driving a boom that is reshaping the environment, economy, and global politics.
Joining Thornton is a star-studded cast, includingAli Larter(The Last Victim),Michelle Randolph(1923),Jacob Lofland(Joker 2), andJames Jordan(Yellowstone). The series will also featureJon Hamm(Mad Men) in a recurring role,Demi Mooreas Hamm’s wife Cami, with guest stars Andy Garcia(Expendables) andMichael Peña(End of Watch) adding even more star power to the lineup.
Landmanmarks the latest addition to Taylor Sheridan’s ever-growing empire at Paramount+, which already includes hit series like1923,1883,Mayor of Kingstown,and of course,Yellowstone. Known for his ability to create sprawling, character-driven dramas that delve into the tensions of American life, Sheridan’s signature style is once again on full display inLandman. Paramount is clearly banking on the series being a success, further expanding the Sheridan-verse alongside the cultural phenomenon that isYellowstone.
What Is ‘Landman’ About?
As forLandman, it offers something different from Sheridan’s previous works.Rather than the cowboy-led dramas likeYellowstone, this show dives headfirst into the world of oil and modern fortune-seeking. With the stakes set high in boomtowns reshaping geopolitics,Landmanpromises to captivate audiences with its exploration of power, greed, and the human cost of seeking fortune in the unforgiving world of West Texas oil rigs.
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions,Landmanalso includes a talented production team featuring Sheridan,David C. Glasser, andRon Burkle, among others. It’s clear thatLandmanhas all the ingredients for another Sheridan hit — gritty characters, high tension, and sweeping stories that reflect the pulse of modern America — and, as is often the case, men fighting each other about how much money they have.
Mark your calendars for November 17, when Billy Bob Thornton leads this thrilling new entry in the Sheridan-verse. Stay tuned to Collider for more, and check out the trailer above.
In the rugged terrain of West Texas, a team of landmen work to secure oil and gas leases, acting as intermediaries between landowners and energy corporations. The narrative centers on a driven landman whose ambitions in the energy sector lead him into complex negotiations and moral quandaries. The show explores the intense competition and the far-reaching consequences of the landmen’s deals, highlighting the intersection of personal ambition and the broader effects on the community and the natural world.
