The future of the hit series Landman is on everyone's mind, especially with the news of creator Taylor Sheridan's departure from Paramount. But what does this mean for the show and its beloved stars?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sheridan, the co-creator and writer, is set to leave Paramount for NBCUniversal, with a film deal starting next year. However, his TV deal with Paramount extends until the end of 2028.
During the premiere of Landman's second season, Billy Bob Thornton, who plays oil crisis manager Tommy Norris, shared his thoughts. "I think the shows that are at Paramount, stay at Paramount, so I don’t think those are affected," he stated. "His deal is for the future. And who knows what that holds. Taylor is a brilliant guy, and I’m sure wherever he goes, whatever he does is, gonna be successful, at least I know it’ll be real."
Sam Elliott, who plays Tommy's father, offered a similar perspective. "It’s not gonna impact the future of this series because everything that Taylor had at Paramount is gonna stay at Paramount. It’s not like he’s taking it there," Elliott explained. "The Universal thing, as I understand, it’s a whole new deal, so it’s just great for Taylor’s world. I think it’s fantastic."
Landman made a splash when its first season premiered last November, drawing in a massive 5.2 million viewers. This success made it the top debut for a Paramount+ series in the last two years, following Sheridan's other hit, 1923, which drew 7.4 million viewers across multiple platforms in December 2022. Thornton also touched on the pressure to maintain the show's success.
"Anytime you have a success and it’s gonna continue, there’s always pressure to make sure that it continues," he said. "If you’re making movies you do a sequel, always pressure. So, we felt it, but once you start, you just have to forget that and go out there and do your job."
Michelle Randolph, who plays Ainsley Norris, is optimistic about Landman's future. "There’s so many stories to tell. There’s so many really distinct characters, I feel like we could go on and on and on because what I always have to remind myself — the first season was 10 days in the show so I’m like, we could film the show for so long because it’s not like it’s one season, taking place over a year or anything," she explained. "There’s so much room for growth in every single character; they’re all deeply flawed in their own ways, which is what makes them really enticing to watch because it’s very human."
Randolph also shared her excitement about Demi Moore's return with a bigger role, mentioning the joy of working with her and even the presence of Moore's dog on set.
So, what do you think? Will Landman continue to thrive despite Sheridan's move? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Landman season two premieres on Paramount+ on November 16.
