Taylor Sheridan’sLandmanrecently cast a notable actor from aYellowstonespinoff show, but the newcomer to the cast is even more exciting because of one of the best Western movies ever made. Since the first season was such a hit for Paramount+, many Taylor Sheridan fans are eagerly awaitingLandmanseason 2. It’s one of many ofSheridan’s upcoming shows and movies, but with Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Michelle Randolph, and more, it’s also one of the most exciting. Now, some casting news makesLandmanseason 2 even more exciting than before.
We’ve already gotten a fairly good amount of news aboutLandmanseason 2’s cast. For example,Demi Moore will have a bigger role inLandmanseason 2as her character, Cami Miller, takes over after Monty’s (Jon Hamm) death at the end ofLandmanseason 1. Tommy should also have some new responsibilities as the defacto head of M-Tex, andAndy Garcia’s Gallinowill add even more variety into the equation. On top of everything else, however, Taylor Sheridan has also added one of the stars of aYellowstonespinoff showtoLandmanseason 2: Sam Elliott.
Sam Elliott Will Appear In Landman Season 2
Elliott’s Character Hasn’t Been Revealed Yet, But He Will Be A Series Regular
Recently,Sam Elliott was confirmed to be joiningLandmanseason 2.There’s no official word on what character he’s playing or how he fits into the larger narrative ofLandmanjust yet, but Elliott is confirmed to be playing a series regular character. Elliott is best known for a slew of classic films, from timeless Westerns toRoadhouse, the 2003 version ofHulk, and even the 2018 remake ofA Star is Born. Elliott’s involvement brings even more star power into the already famouscast ofLandman, but there are two roles in particular that make him a very fascinating part of the show.
Landman Brings Sam Elliott Together With Billy Bob Thornton Over 30 Years After Tombstone
Elliott & Thornton First Appeared Together In Tombstone In 1993
Interestingly enough,Landmanseason 2 will not be the first time Sam Elliott has starred in a Western alongside Billy Bob Thornton.Both Elliott and Thornton appeared in Val Kilmer and Kurt Russell’s 1993 Western masterpieceTombstone. Elliott played Virgil Earp, Wyatt’s older brother, while Thornton had a small role as Johnny Tyler, whom Wyatt threw out of a bar at the beginning of the film. They were even briefly on-screen together inTombstone: after being thoroughly humiliated by Wyatt, Johnny Tyler was once again humiliated by the entire Earp party, which included Virgil.
Now, over three decades after their first role together, Sam Elliott and Billy Bob Thornton are finally reuniting inLandmanseason 2. Additionally,while it isn’t a traditional Western,Landmanis heavily inspired by Taylor Sheridan’s love of the Western genre, which makes it even closer toTombstone. Elliott and Thornton will also get much more of a chance to interact with each other, as they’re both main characters inLandmanwhile they had supporting roles inTombstone.Landmanseason 2 now serves as the perfectTombstonereunion, but it wasn’t actually the first reunion between Elliott and Thornton.
The Yellowstone Franchise Is Another Great Sign For Elliott’s Landman Casting
As previously mentioned, Sam Elliott has already starred in another of Taylor Sheridan’s shows:1883. What’s far less widely known is thatBilly Bob Thornton also had a role in1883, and his character even interacted with Elliott’s. Thornton played Marshal Jim Courtright in1883, and he briefly met Sam Elliott’s Shea Brennan as the wagon train he was leading was passing through town. Thornton’s character was only in one of1883’s 10 episodes, however, so it was just a brief meeting, as they had inTombstone.
Brief as their meeting may have been, however,1883did prove that Sam Elliott and Billy Bob Thornton have great on-screen chemistry.They play off each other well, and1883already showed that if Elliott’s character is an ally of Tommy, they’ll have a very compelling relationship. However, even if Elliott is playing a villain inLandmanseason 2, he should have more than enough experience with Thornton to get into Tommy’s head.Landmanseason 2 is shaping up to be very interesting now that Sam Elliott is on board.
Landman
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Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.
Tombstone
Tombstone chronicles legendary marshal Wyatt Earp and his brothers as they seek fortune in a prosperous mining town. Forced to confront a gang threatening the community, Earp joins forces with the infamous Doc Holliday, highlighting a tense battle between lawmen and outlaws in the American West.
