Landman Season 2 Episode 1 Trailer:The dust is blowing again in West Texas. Paramount has just released the highly anticipated trailer for Landman Season 2, Episode 1, and it’s already generating excitement among fans of the powerful American drama. With Billy Bob Thornton reprising his role as Tommy Norris and Sam Elliott joining the cast as a seasoned oil magnate, this season is set to be bigger, bolder, and more emotionally impactful than ever before.
The Energy Wars Continue
The first season of Landman, a film by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, introduced viewers to the modern oil boom—where wealth is made and lost overnight, and morality often takes a backseat to money and power. The new trailer for Season 2 opens with sweeping shots of oil rigs under a blood-red sunset, accompanied by Tommy’s raspy statement:
“On this Earth, oil is thicker than blood. And both have a price.”
These words perfectly foreshadow the future. The teaser hints that Season 2 will delve even deeper into the murky morality of the oil industry, where greed, loyalty, and survival collide.
Sam Elliott Joins the Fight
The biggest surprise in the trailer is the introduction of Sam Elliott, who plays Jack Hollister, a renowned wildcatter and former mentor to Tommy Norris. Hollister is a man who has witnessed the ups and downs of the Texas oil industry countless times, and Elliott’s gritty presence brings an old-world authenticity to the show.
In a powerful moment, Hollister tells Tommy, “Son, you think you’re digging for oil. But really, you’re digging up every sin you ever buried.” It’s the kind of poetic courage that Sheridan fans have come to expect—and Elliott delivers it with unflinching abandon.
Billy Bob Thornton Returns
Billy Bob Thornton once again shines as Tommy Norris, a man torn between his ambition and the consequences of his decisions. The trailer shows him standing on a rig platform, overlooking the desert as explosions rumble in the distance. His expression says it all—this is a man who has built an empire but feels it’s slipping away.
We also see glimpses of his complex relationships—with his estranged daughter, with behind-the-scenes corporate leaders, and with Hollister, who seems determined to remind him what he’s fighting for.
In one scene, Hollister warns, “This land is not yours. This land is yours.”
Power, Greed, and Redemption
The trailer shows several new faces joining the cast, including Ali Larter as oil lobbyist Dana Whitmore and Luke Grimes, who is rumored to be in a surprising crossover role that connects Landman to the world of Yellowstone. The stakes are higher than ever, with new energy deals, corruption scandals, and political tensions threatening to tear the community apart.
There’s also a deep emotional undercurrent. Thornton’s character seems tormented by the human cost of his success. We see glimpses of oil spills, injured workers, and quiet scenes of contemplation, suggesting that Season 2 will explore not only the oil business but also its impact on those living in its shadows.
Taylor Sheridan’s signature style
As always, Sheridan’s storytelling feels raw and cinematic. Every frame of the trailer is filled with authenticity—dusty landscapes, harsh sunlight, and the thumping sound of machinery. His fascination with the American working class is front and center, giving Landman the same grounded realism that made Yellowstone and 1883 so compelling.
Sheridan describes Season 2 as the story of “those who build empires from the mud and the ghosts they create along the way.” And with Thornton and Elliott sharing the screen, that promise seems fully realized.
A show About Survival
The trailer ends with an unforgettable image—Tommy and Hollister standing near a burning oil well. “You think this is hell?” Tommy asks. Hollister smiles and replies, “Son, this is Texas.”
It’s a perfect metaphor for what Landman embodies: a story of strength, pride, and perseverance in a land that gives nothing for free.
Release Date and Expectations
Landman Season 2 will premiere on Paramount+ in January 2026, and if the trailer is any indication, it’s going to be another powerful season filled with moral tension, sharp dialogue, and powerful acting.
With Sam Elliott’s gravitas and Billy Bob Thornton’s intensity, Landman is poised to be one of Sheridan’s most powerful dramas to date—where every drop of oil tells a story, and every choice has a price.
