Summary
Taylor Sheridan has made use of an extremely clever casting trick for most of his TV shows, and his newest series,Landman, is set to continue that trend in the best way possible. Sheridan has become one of the most prolific and successful writers in Hollywood over the past decade, and it was not simply a stroke of good luck. The quality of his shows and movies have obviously been the main component of his success, but many ofTaylor Sheridan’s best TV showshave made very smart decisions that helped them find wide audiences and critical acclaim.
Sheridan has enjoyed quite a bit of success from that tactic, andLandmanseems set to continue it. Now thatLandmanhas a set release date, it’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting new projects Sheridan has coming out.Landmanalready has a lot of advantages - Sheridan’s name carries quite a bit of weight, and it’s set to release alongside the long-awaitedYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, which should draw in viewers - but one of Sheridan’s oldest TV casting tricks may help it even more.
Every Upcoming Taylor Sheridan TV Show (And Movie)
Here’s everything to know about Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming shows and movies, including Yellowstone season 5, part 2, and Yellowstone spin-off, 6666.
Landman Continues Taylor Sheridan’s Impressive TV Show Casting Streak
Taylor Sheridan has made quite a few TV shows in his writing career, and they vary greatly from one another. Several of them are westerns, likeYellowstoneand its various spinoffs, but he’s also dipped into crime dramas withTulsa King, thrillers likeMayor of Kingstown, and more.The one aspect that ties all of Sheridan’s shows together, however, is the fact that all of them cast a major movie star in a leading role. The only series that somewhat missed this trend wasLawmen: Bass Reeves, but that show still featured Donald Sutherland and Dennis Quaid, and David Oyelowo is far from unknown.
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Landman
Billy Bob Thornton
Sheridan’s use of established movie stars to helm his TV projects is frankly brilliant, and it makes perfect sense that Sheridan’s upcoming show,Landman, secured Billy Bob Thornton to play the lead role. Getting a big name actor to star in a new show is a very easy way to increase excitement for the project, and it signals that the show will be of a very high quality.Casting movie stars has helped Sheridan’s shows become wildly popular, and they’ve helped him become one of the most successful writers in Hollywood. Thornton’s work inLandmanshould only continue Sheridan’s hot streak.
Why Billy Bob Thornton Is Perfect For Landman
Thornton givesLandmanquite a bit of credibility and excitement before it has even premiered, and he’s perfect forLandman. Thornton has a huge amount of acting experience, and he’s even worked with Sheridan in the past, as he appeared in an episode of1883.His character inLandmanshould be able to make use of his extensive experience, as he’ll play Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for the oil industry who has to deal with a variety of problems(viaVanity Fair). It sounds like Thornton could really show off his range as an actor inLandman, which is exactly where he excels.
Billy Bob Thornton’s TV Career Explained
Thornton has been primarily a movie star for most of his acting career, but he does have some experience starring in television shows. Thornton was a main character inHearts Afirefor several years in the 90s, and he’s also appeared in several small roles in other shows since then. Interestingly, he seems to have grown more interested in TV roles as of late, as two of his most prominent shows have been in the past 10 years.Thornton starred inFargoseason 1 in 2014, and inGoliathbeginning in 2016.Landmanthen seems like a perfect continuation of his recent trend.
Fargo
Cast
Fargo is a Black Comedy Crime Drama television series that is based on the film of the same name, which was originally created by the Coen Brothers. The TV adaptation was developed by Noah Hawley and follows an anthology format for each of its seasons, taking place in a different time period or location within the “Fargo” universe. So far, the series has seen big-name stars like Billy Bob Thornton, Ewan McGregor, Chris Rock, and Kirsten Dunst.
Goliath
Goliath follows the story of Billy McBride, a once powerful lawyer who finds himself drawn into a wrongful death lawsuit against a formidable corporate adversary. As he and his team delve into the case, they unravel a dangerous conspiracy, leading to a high-stakes courtroom battle.
With Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role, the stars seem to be aligning forLandman. Sheridan has been looking for a new show to replaceYellowstoneas his most successful project ever since Kevin Costner left to makeHorizon: An American Saga.Yellowstoneseason 5, part 2 will be the end of his flagship show, butLandmancould easily become Sheridan’s replacement. It’s already continuing one of his previous projects' best trends, and it has more than enough star power to gain serious traction. Billy Bob Thornton andLandmancould very well become the best things in the Western genre.
Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.
