Sam Elliott Joins “Landman” Season 2 as Tommy Norris’s Father, Unpacking T.L.’s Complex Role
Sam Elliott has officially joined Landman Season 2 as T.L. Norris, the estranged and complex father of Billy Bob Thornton’s character, Tommy Norris. His addition promises to deepen the show’s emotional and familial tension while expanding Taylor Sheridan’s gritty drama set in Texas’s oil industry.
Rachna Das 
Veteran actor Sam Elliott is set to join the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama Landman for its much-anticipated second season. Known for his iconic voice and commanding screen presence, Elliott’s addition adds even more depth to Sheridan’s gritty exploration of America’s oil boom and its impact on small-town lives.
While details of his character are being kept under wraps, reports suggest Elliott will portray a powerful yet conflicted oil baron whose old-school values clash with the modern, profit-driven world of energy politics. His role is expected to bring moral complexity and emotional weight to the already intense narrative led by Billy Bob Thornton.
Landman, inspired by the Boomtown podcast, delves into the intersections of ambition, greed, and survival in the modern energy industry. Elliott’s casting signals Sheridan’s continued commitment to blending strong storytelling with powerhouse performances — a formula that has already proven successful in shows like Yellowstone and 1883. With Season 2 on the horizon, fans can expect high-stakes drama, raw emotion, and the rugged authenticity that defines Sheridan’s universe.
