‘Landman’ Season 2 Officially Adds a Yellowstone Franchise Veteran to the Cast

The oil fields of West Texas are about to get a whole lot dustier — and a whole lot more iconic. Sam Elliott, the gravel-voiced legend of the American West, is officially joining the cast of Landman Season 2, reuniting with Taylor Sheridan after their collaboration on 1883. While details about Elliott’s new role are still under wraps, let’s be real: nobody casts Sam Elliott and hands him a Michelob Ultra. Expect a character that’s rough around the edges, drinks something closer to straight whiskey, and can stare down a rattlesnake without blinking.

Production on Season 2 is currently underway deep in the heart of Texas, with Billy Bob Thornton back in the saddle as Tommy Norris. Thornton, who’s also executive producing, confirmed Elliott’s addition during a recent sit-down with Deadline, saying, “I go way back with [Sam] to the mid-80s. Yes, I’m old.”

What Can We Expect From Season 2 of ‘Landman’?

No word yet on how Elliott’s character will fit into the series, but given that Jon Hamm’s Monty Miller met his end in the Season 1 finale (RIP Monty, death by heart surgery), it’s clear that Landman is shifting into new territory — and some new hands are needed to wrangle it.

Elliott’s addition is a big deal for fans — and for the show itself. His performance as Shea Brennan in 1883 earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award and was one of the emotional anchors of the Yellowstone prequel. If Landman is aiming to double down on grit, authenticity, and old-school cowboy energy (even if it’s cowboys in oil rigs instead of cattle drives), Elliott is basically the ultimate cheat code.

Demi Moore, fresh off an Academy Award nomination for The Substance, is set to take a much bigger role in Season 2 as Cami Miller, stepping into leadership of Monty’s oil empire. Andy Garcia is also returning, along with familiar faces like Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, and Paulina Chávez. Basically, if you thought the Texas oil industry was ruthless before, you haven’t seen anything yet.

If you missed the first season, now’s a good time to catch up: Landman Season 1 will be available on DVD and Blu-ray starting May 13, featuring never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes special features. All episodes are also streaming now on Paramount+. Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest updates on the second season of Landman.