‘Yellowstone’s Creator Taylor Sheridan’s New Western ‘Landman’ Finally Has a Release Date
Paramount+ has officially struck oil with its highly anticipated original drama series Landman. Starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, the series is scheduled to arrive on Sunday, November 17. The release will be exclusive to Paramount+ in the U.S. and all international markets where the service is available. Fans can look forward to a double-episode launch, with the remaining episodes of the 10-episode first season drilling down weekly on Sundays.
Created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, Landman looks set to be a gripping modern-day tale set against the backdrop of the oil rigs in West Texas. Drawing inspiration from the notable 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series explores the intersecting lives of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires. It drills into the world of fortune-seeking within the oil industry, highlighting how this boom is reshaping our climate, economy, and geopolitics.
Who Else Is in ‘Landman’?
In addition to Thornton, the series boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker 2), Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), and Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans). The series will also feature Jon Hamm (Mad Men) in a recurring guest role, with Andy Garcia (Expendables franchise) and Michael Peña (End of Watch) as guest stars.
Landman is a product of Sheridan’s collaboration with MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and his own Bosque Ranch Productions, exclusively for Paramount+. The show is executive produced by a powerhouse team including Sheridan, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Christian Wallace, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, and Stephen Kay. Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch, from Imperative Entertainment, along with J.K. Nickell and Megan Creydt from Texas Monthly, also serve as executive producers. Peter Feldman rounds out the team as a co-executive producer. Distribution is handled by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Landman joins Taylor Sheridan’s ever-expanding slate of productions on Paramount+, which already includes popular series such as Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Mark your calendars for November 17, and prepare to tap into the tumultuous world of West Texas oil with Landman. With its star-studded cast and the creative genius of Taylor Sheridan, this series is set to be another gusher of success on Paramount+. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a well-oiled drama filled with high-stakes and riveting storytelling. Stay tuned to Collider for more.
