The second season of the hit drama Landman introduced a compelling new character who quickly captured the audience's attention. The role of Cheyenne, a stripper hired as a physical therapist, is played by the emerging talent Francesca Xuereb, who has become a breakout star of the series.
Who is Cheyenne in Landman?
In Landman's second season, which aired its finale recently, Xuereb's character Cheyenne is hired by Tommy Norris, portrayed by Billy Bob Thornton. Her job is to care for his elderly father, Thomas 'T.L.' Norris, played by Sam Elliott. The arrangement causes significant tension when Tommy returns home to find Cheyenne scantily clad after a night spent at the house.
T.L. defends her, explaining her car battery died, but admits they grew close. In a poignant scene from the finale, he tells his son, "We slept, that is all we did... And I got to hold a beautiful woman in my arms for the first time in 50 years." The character's impact has sparked considerable fan demand for her return in the recently confirmed Landman season 3.
Francesca Xuereb's career and background
According to her IMDb page, Francesca Xuereb was born in Detroit, Michigan in August 1998, making her 27 years old. The actress maintains a relatively private personal life, with little known about her family or relationship status. She does, however, share a close bond with her mother, whom she has praised on social media as "the best" and "crazy and funny and lovely."
Xuereb studied acting at Loyola Marymount University, graduating in 2020—a difficult time to launch a screen career due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Her debut role was in the horror film Murmur, directed by Mark Polish. To support herself between acting jobs, she worked customer service roles and even returned to waitressing in 2023 during the Hollywood writers' strike.
Her television credits include appearances in Sex Lives of College Girls, SEAL Team, Pam and Tommy, and four episodes of the comedy Ted. She also featured in an episode of Young Sheldon, the prequel to The Big Bang Theory.
What's next for the rising star?
Francesca Xuereb's next project is the upcoming horror film Sigil, where she will star alongside Sierra McCormick and Cailyn Rice. The film's synopsis describes a story where three young women perform an occult ritual orchestrated by a deceased friend, only to find themselves as "the final pieces in a deadly puzzle of survival and betrayal."
While fans eagerly await news on Cheyenne's future in Landman season 3, Xuereb continues to promote her work on a public Instagram account, sharing glimpses from her travels and professional journey. All episodes of Landman are available to stream on Paramount+.
