Landman may still be pumping oil, but Billy Bob Thornton has revealed that season 3 isn't gushing forward anytime soon.
Starring Billy Bob Thornton as the titular landman, Tommy Norris, the Paramount+ series ended its second season earlier this year in January 2026, but long before that, Landman season 3 was renewed in December 2025, which was originally expected to start filming this month, May 2026. Now, just as production was gearing up, Billy Bob Thornton has delivered a discouraging update.
During an appearance on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, Billy Bob Thornton revealed that Landman season 3 will start filming "at the end of August," meaning that production is beginning a bit later than expected. Watch the portion of the video below, with Billy Bob Thornton's comments coming at the very end of the interview:
Previous reports indicated a May filming start, with star Sam Elliott teasing that Landman season 3 is expected to begin filming in April or May 2026:
"I'm excited to see what unfolds in [Landman] season 3. I mean, we're talking about season 2, but that's backstory for us at this point. We're all kind of looking toward to April and May when we start shooting season 3."
However, last week, one of the show's directors and executive producers Stephen Kay said that Landman season 3 should start filming in about a month, stating that "we're cutting while we're shooting and so it'll hopefully be out soon," which could mean a late 2026 release or early 2027. In turn, the exact timeline for season 3 remains unclear.
Created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired by the Boomtown podcast hosted by the latter, Landman follows Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a petroleum landman and an executive at the M-Tex Oil company, set within the world of oilfields in West Texas.
Landman's cast also includes Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Andy Garcia, Jacob Lofland, Paulina Chavez, Kayla Wallace, Sam Elliot, Colm Feore, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Mustafa Speaks, and Caleb Martin – who are all expected to reprise their roles in season 3.
That delay may sting for fans hoping to head back to West Texas sooner rather than later, but it also clears up the growing confusion around Landman season 3's production schedule. If filming really begins in late August, cameras could keep rolling well into winter, making an early 2027 premiere feel far more realistic than a rushed return later this year.
Taylor Sheridan Exit Addressed By Landman Star
Landman season 2 has officially come to a close, and with season 3 on the horizon, Jacob Lofland reflects on the show and its future, including Taylor Sheridan's upcoming departure.
Although Sheridan will soon be leaving Paramount, he will still be around for Landman season 3. However, if the show gets renewed after its third installment, there will be a noticeable shift as the creator is leaving Paramount when his contract ends in 2028 and joins NBCUniversal in 2029.
His decision to leave has driven a wedge between both critics and audiences. While many support his new endeavors and are excited to see what he does next, others were worried about their favorite shows losing the person who created and nurtured them.
In an interview with ScreenRant's Grant Hermanns for the Landman season 2 finale, Lofland, who portrays Cooper in the Paramount+ series, offered his own input regarding Sheridan's departure. The actor said that he was sad to see him go, and it's something that he tries not to think about.
However, he has faith in the creative team behind the hit drama series, such as Christian Wallace (co-creator and executive producer), who will most likely be staying on board after Landman season 3. Lofland said that Sheridan's departure and reasons for leaving were none of his business, so he wasn't going to get involved:
Yeah, I try not to think about it. No, I mean, I trust everyone there. We'll just see what happens. And I don't know, that's not my business, so I try to stay out of it. That's between them.
Sheridan first confirmed that he was leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal in October 2025. The creator struck a five-year deal with the latter for film, television, and streaming. The contract will go into effect on January 1, 2029. His longtime business partner, David Glasser, will also leave for NBCUniversal, bringing 101 Studios with him under a first-look film and TV deal after the company completes its remaining projects with Paramount.
Sheridan has also delivered many successful TV shows for Paramount during his time with the studio. Beginning with Yellowstone, he continued to put out high-performing series that have ranked among Paramount+’s most-watched titles. He also played a significant role in attracting and retaining new subscribers for the streaming platform.
Landman seasons 1 and 2 can be streamed on Paramount+.
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