Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind television phenomenon Yellowstone, is expanding his small-screen empire with confirmation that his new NBC series Landman has secured its release window.
The upcoming drama, starring Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, is officially slated to premiere on the NBC network in November 2024, bringing Sheridan's signature gritty storytelling to a new platform beyond his Paramount home.
From Montana Ranches to Texas Oil Fields
Landman represents a significant departure from the cowboy drama that made Sheridan a household name, while maintaining the complex character studies and high-stakes environments that define his work. Based on the podcast Boomtown, the series plunges into the competitive world of West Texas oil rigs.
Billy Bob Thornton leads the cast as an oil company crisis manager, navigating the tumultuous energy sector where fortunes are made and lost overnight. The series promises to explore the billion-dollar oil industry with Sheridan's trademark intensity and moral complexity.
Sheridan's Expanding Television Universe
This NBC venture marks an interesting development in Sheridan's television dominance. While maintaining his hugely successful Yellowstone franchise on Paramount Network, Landman demonstrates his ability to create compelling content across different networks and platforms.
The series features an impressive supporting cast including Ali Larter, Demi Moore, and Jacob Lofland, ensuring the quality performances audiences have come to expect from Sheridan productions.
What to Expect from Landman
Set against the backdrop of the booming West Texas oil industry, Landman will explore:
- The high-risk world of oil prospecting
- Corporate intrigue and power struggles
- Environmental and economic tensions
- Complex character dynamics in high-pressure situations
With filming having wrapped earlier this year, the November release positions Landman as a potential highlight of the autumn television schedule, offering viewers a new entry point into Sheridan's expanding creative universe.
