Warning: Spoilers ahead for Landman season 2's finale.Landman season 2 ended and turned the tables on Taylor Sheridan’s popular Paramount series, but with rumors circulating of the leading man, Billy Bob Thornton’s exit, the actor decided to set the record straight.
During a conversation with USA Today, Thornton addressed the ongoing rumors surrounding his exit from Landman as well as allegations that he has begun a relationship with his co-star, Demi Moore. When asked about the rumors circling online regarding the actor, Thornton responded that it’s "AI-generated crap."
Thornton: "There's an AI report that Demi and I are a couple now, and there's one that I'm leaving the show. They have nothing to do with reality."
Season 3 is set to begin production during the spring, and Thornton stated during the interview that "I'll be here as long as it plays out. If it's five years, great. If it's six, I'm there." While it’s unclear how season 2’s events will impact Thornton’s character, it’s obvious the actor has no desire to quit just yet.
Landman is set in West Texas, as everyone is fighting to get rich quickly in the oil business, and oil rigs are slowly dominating the state. During season 2’s finale, Tommy Norris (Thornton) gathers people he trusts and wants them all to leave M-Tex and work for him due to getting fired by the company owner, Cami Miller (Moore).
The Sheridan series has become Paramount+’s most-watched original series and broke records with its premiere. However, the ratings have divided critics and audiences, as many are undecided on whether the series is as good as its first season.
Christian Wallace, who is a co-creator on Landman, hinted that the season 3 finale may not be a happy one, as reports state the series could premiere in the fall later this year. Wallace also confirmed fan-favorite Sam Elliott will return for the show’s third season as fans eagerly await what’s in store for Norris and his family.
Thornton, known for Bad Santa, Fargo, and The Man Who Wasn’t There, is also working on another project besides Landman titled Somedays alongside Ariana Greenblatt, Pamela Anderson, and Pej Vahdat.
Landman seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Paramount+.
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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