Land Man

Taylor Sheridan’s new series Land Man delivers an intense and gritty look at the oil industry in Texas, blending high-stakes drama and corporate intrigue. The trailer reveals Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Morris, a no-nonsense crisis manager tasked with managing land and people in this lucrative but dangerous field. Through a mix of action-packed sequences and Thornton’s powerful narration, it’s clear the show will explore not only the cutthroat nature of the oil industry but also the ethical conflicts and personal battles that define it.

Land Man sets the stage for an explosive drama that dives deep into the lives of both wealthy oil tycoons and roughneck workers, highlighting the environmental, social, and economic tensions of the industry. In addition to Thornton, the cast features Jon Hamm and Demi Moore, bringing added weight and complexity to the storyline as characters who navigate both the lucrative highs and devastating lows of the industry. The series, inspired by the podcast Boomtown, releases on Paramount+ on November 17, 2024