Production on “Yellowstone” co-creator Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming series “Landman” is officially underway, Paramount+ announced Tuesday.
The original series is officially going under the name “Landman” (one word) and will star Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role of Tommy Norris, Paramount+ said in a statement shared with the Daily Caller. The series is the latest in a string from Sheridan’s development deal with Paramount+, MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, and it sounds utterly fantastic.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, [‘Landman’] is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the notable 11-part podcast ‘Boomtown,’ the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics,” the statement noted. But what else can we tell you about this series?
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Filming has officially commenced in Fort Worth, Texas, and we know that casting agents are looking for locals to fill all sorts of roles. (RELATED: Country Music Star Teams Up With Taylor Sheridan For Powerful Video)
But you’ll definitely see some familiar faces in the series. Along with Thornton, “1923” star Michelle Randolph and Sheridan-universe regular James Jordan have signed up for supporting roles. Ali Larter, Mark Collie and a host of others will also share the screen. It’s unclear when the series will drop, but we will be sure to let you know as soon as we do!