The oil fields of West Texas are getting hotter—because Landman is officially returning for Season 2, and it’s bringing a Hollywood legend along for the ride.

Created by Taylor Sheridan, the powerhouse behind Yellowstone, Landman has quickly become Paramount+’s most-watched original series, and anticipation for the next chapter is sky-high.

Sam Elliott Joins the Cast: A Western Icon Enters the Field

In one of the biggest casting announcements of 2025, Sam Elliott—Hollywood’s ultimate cowboy—is joining Landman Season 2. Paramount+ confirmed the news on April 29, though details about Elliott’s character are still under wraps.

Fans are already speculating that his role will bring a gritty new edge to the series, and his reunion with Sheridan (after 1883) is already generating buzz.

Season 2 Renewal and Production Timeline

Landman was officially renewed for Season 2 on March 12, 2025, after months of speculation. The renewal came as no surprise, considering the show’s stellar performance and high placement on the Nielsen streaming charts. Production started quickly, beginning on April 2, 2025—just three weeks after the announcement.

If the production schedule holds, Season 2 could premiere in late 2025 or early 2026. That’s a relatively quick turnaround in the world of Sheridan, whose other shows like Lioness took about 15 months between seasons despite industry strikes.

Demi Moore Moves Up in Season 2

Demi Moore, who played Cami Miller, has received second billing in Season 2—right behind Billy Bob Thornton. Her limited screen time in Season 1 will give way to a much more prominent role. According to Jon Hamm (Monty Miller), Moore was promised by Sheridan that it would be “worth her while”—and Season 2 looks like it will deliver on that promise.

What to Expect in Season 2

The Season 1 finale left Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) in deep waters. With the sudden death of his boss, Monty (Jon Hamm), Tommy finds himself reluctantly promoted to president of M-Tex Oil. He now faces enormous pressure: closing a high-stakes oil deal, managing cartel threats via Gallino (Andy Garcia), and dealing with family drama involving his ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), and troubled son Cooper (Jacob Lofland).

To complicate things further, he has to share power with Rebecca Savage (Kayla Wallace), a sharp attorney with her own agenda.

Returning Cast Members

Most of the original cast is expected to return, including:

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris
Demi Moore as Cami Miller
Ali Larter as Angela Norris
Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris
Jacob Lofland as Cooper Norris
Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Savage
James Jordan as Dale Bradley
Paulina Chávez as Ariana Medina
Colm Feore as Nathan
Mustafa Speaks as Boss
Andy Garcia as Gallino

Jon Hamm will not return—his character Monty died in Season 1, and as Hamm bluntly put it, “You don’t come back from open-heart surgery.”

What Is Landman Based On?

The show is based on Boomtown, a podcast produced by Texas Monthly that offered a raw, insider look at the real-life oil boom in the Permian Basin. Co-created by journalist Christian Wallace and Taylor Sheridan, Landman mixes fact and fiction, offering a dramatized—but often accurate—glimpse into the world of American oil and gas.

Where to Watch and What to Watch Next

Season 1 of Landman is currently streaming on Paramount+, alongside Sheridan’s other hits like Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, 1883, 1923, Lioness, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. If you’ve finished Landman and are craving more rugged Americana, those series should keep you busy until Season 2 arrives.