Landman Season 2: Billy Bob Thornton & Sam Elliott + Filming Struggles
billy Bob Thornton reveals exciting details for Landman Season 2: Sam Elliott and Andy Garcia join the cast! Filming began in April and wraps in august, promising more drama from Taylor Sheridan’s hit series. Jacob Lofland praises the “amazing” scripts, while also highlighting the intense Texas heat as a filming challenge. News Directory 3 has the scoop on the cast’s behind-the-scenes insights as the series gears up to build on its early success. Discover what’s next for characters like Cami and how Season 2 aims to amplify the world of the Texas oilfields.
‘Landman’ Season 2: Casts Discuss filming Amid Texas Heat
Updated June 09, 2025
The world of Texas oilfields, as depicted in Taylor Sheridan’s Landman, made a splash on Paramount+, quickly becoming a hit streaming drama. With Emmy nominations potentially on the horizon, cast members have shared insights into the production of Season 2.
Billy Bob Thornton, while tight-lipped about specific plot details, told the Hollywood Reporter that filming commenced in April and is slated to conclude in August. He highlighted the addition of Sam Elliott to the cast, noting their long-standing relationship. Thornton also confirmed that Andy Garcia will have a more notable role in the upcoming season.
It’s been awesome, I’ve known Sam since the ’80s so he and I go way back.
Thornton and Elliott previously appeared in Tombstone. Thornton also spoke about Andy Garcia’s expanded role and their history.
He’ll be more of a part of it this year without a doubt. Andy and I go way back too, first time working together though.
Jacob Lofland, who plays Cooper Norris, mentioned a key challenge during the Landman filming: the Texas heat. Precautions are being taken to prevent heatstrokes.
We’re kind of slowing down a touch to keep from having heatstrokes.
Despite the weather,Lofland lauded the scripts for Season 2.
[The new episodes are] absolutely amazing. Same as the first, you get Taylor’s scripts and it’s like picking up a book that you can’t put down.
What’s next
fans are hoping that Demi Moore’s character, Cami, will have a more prominent role in the new season of Landman, following limited screen time in Season 1.