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Taylor Sheridan doesn’t just write shows; he builds entire empires. And when he wants an actor, hegetsthem. Case in point: Billy Bob Thornton joiningLandman. But Sheridan lured him in with a promise that screamshigh stakes. TheYellowstonecreator’s known for pushing boundaries, but this move proves he’s taking bigger risks than ever.
WithLandmandiving into the messy world of Texas oil tycoons, Thornton’s casting is just the tip of the iceberg. If Sheridan’s gamble pays off, we’re in for another hit. If not? Well, at least he’s swinging for the fences.
Taylor Sheridan bets big on one voice forLandman: Billy Bob Thornton’s
WhenTaylor SheridanpennedLandman, he wrote it with one specific voice in mind:Billy Bob Thornton’s.
Sheridan first reached out toThornton for a cameo in1883, promising a quick, no-strings-attached shoot.“Look, all I need you to do is come to Fort Worth for two days, shoot everybody in the saloon, and leave,”he told him. But over dinner, Sheridan dropped a bombshell: he was crafting a whole show around Thornton’s signature style.
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Set in the high-stakes world of Texas oil,Landmanfollows a fixer steeringthrough the industry’s dangers, politics, and cartel dealings. Thornton admitted,
The first script… yeah, if I were a landman, that’s how I would be. And what a landman is, is a fixer. So I’m responsible for – it’s like a glorified foreman, you know? I make sure that the people in the oil fields are safe, but that they also do their job and get the oil out of the ground so I can make my boss happy.
His character juggles the chaos of oil fields, 600-mile workdays, and an eccentric family, including an ex-wife played by Ali Larter.
But here’s whereSheridan’s approach gets risky. Writing a lead role in an actor’s voice is a gamble. If the star signs on, magic happens. If not, the show risks falling flat. Fortunately forLandman, Thornton was all in.
Shot in Texas, the series boasts an A-list cast — Jon Hamm, Demi Moore, and more. Thornton, no stranger to grueling schedules, called the biggest challenge those long monologues in the brutal West Texas heat.
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FromSling BladetoBad Santa, Thornton’s been a Hollywood staple. And while fans still ask him to reenact his most iconic roles, this time, he’s bringing a new one to life — one written just for him.
Billy Bob Thornton owns the oilfields inLandman,andEnergies Mediais taking notes
Billy Bob Thornton took center stage inEnergies Media’sWinter 2025 issue,leading a deep diveinto Paramount+’s high-stakes drama,Landman. The Oscar winner graced the cover and opened up about his latest role — a crisis manager navigating the chaos of West Texas oil fields.
Thornton alluded, crediting Taylor Sheridan for crafting a gritty, sharp-witted world (viaCBS42),
I’ll put it this way. If I were a landman, I’d probably be about like that.
Based on Christian Wallace’sBoomtownpodcast, the series explored the real lives of oil field workers, with Thornton, Jon Hamm, Ali Larter, and Demi Moore bringing authenticity to the screen. The cast immersed themselves in the industry, learning its highs and lows firsthand. Thornton admitted,
It’s not just a job — it’s a way of life. It takes a certain kind of person to do this work.
WithLandmanmaking waves,Energies Mediatackled both Hollywood and the real-world energy landscape in one powerhouse issue.
WatchLandmanon Paramount Plus & Apple TV.
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
