Landman has put in a lot of work to make their cast look very different on Taylor Sheridan‘s hit Paramount+ show than they do in real life. Sheridan got his start as an actor before writing scripts for movies including Sicario, Hell or High Water and Wind River. His focus later shifted to the small screen, which paved the way for Yellowstone‘s success. The hit series, which aired from 2018 to 2024 expanded the universe with spinoffs such as 1883 and 1923, as well as the upcoming series The Dutton Ranch, The Madison and Y: Marshals. Sheridan has also worked on original shows Mayor of Kingstown, Lioness, Tulsa King and Landman. Inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast series, Landman is focused on the West Texas oil industry with a specific focus on crisis executive Tommy Norris and his family.
Landman introduced Billy Bob Thornton as the corporate fixer working for an oil titan (Jon Hamm) while building up to its promise of plot twists. The season finale killed off Hamm’s Monty while Tommy was named the president of M-Tex before getting kidnapped — and severely beaten — by a drug cartel leader. Tommy is eventually released with the promise that he will work with the cartel.
Season 2 raised the stakes by shaking up the narrative with Demi Moore‘s Cami added into the mix more. Elsewhere in the show, Ali Larter’s Angela, Jacob Lofland‘s Cooper, Michelle Randolph‘s Ainsley and more are at the center of their own drama. Keep scrolling to see what the stars of Landman look like in real life:
Billy Bob Thornton: Before playing petroleum landman Tommy Norris, Thornton balanced acting roles in Sling Blade and A Simple Plan while also writing, directing and releasing albums through rock band the Boxmasters. Thornton might also be familiar to those who tuned into Hearts Afire, Fargo and Goliath.
Jon Hamm: Season 1 introduced Us to Hamm in the role of extremely stressed out owner of M-Tex Monty Miller. Outside of the Paramount+ series, Hamm is known for his role as Don Draper on Mad Men. He has also appeared on Fargo, Legion, Good Omens, The Morning Show, Your Friends & Neighbors and more.
Andy Garcia: Garcia joined season 2 as Gallino after previously gaining prominence for roles in The Untouchables, Stand and Deliver, Internal Affairs, The Godfather Part III and more.
Demi Moore: Moore took on a large role in season 2 of Landman after rising to fame with projects such as St. Elmo’s Fire, Ghost, Indecent Proposal and Striptease. On the small screen, Moore appeared on Feud: Capote vs. The Swans amid her award-winning role in The Substance.
Ali Larter: Larter is larger than life as Angela on Landman after past roles in Varsity Blues, Legally Blonde, Heroes, Resident Evil and more.
Jacob Lofland: Before playing Cooper, Lofland was in the Maze Runner film series, Joker: Folie à Deux and The Son on the small screen.
Michelle Randolph: The actress worked with Sheridan on 1923 before booking the role of Ainsley in Landman. She is next set to star in Scream 7.
Paulina Chávez: Chávez plays Ariana after main roles in The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia and Fate: The Winx Saga.
Kayla Wallace: In addition to playing Rebecca in Landman, Wallace is known for her role as Fiona in When Calls the Heart.
Sam Elliott: After working with Sheridan on 1883, Elliott collaborated with him again on season 2 of Landman. He previously made a name for himself in various westerns and films including The Way West, Lifeguard, Mask, Buffalo Girls, Rough Riders and The Big Lebowski. On the small screen, Elliott appeared on Justified, Grace and Frankie and The Ranch.
