Billy Bob Thornton and 'Landman' Cast Premiere Season 2 in Fort Worth
Stars of Taylor Sheridan’s series Landman gathered at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth on November 6 for a special screening of the Season 2 opener. Although Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton did not grow up in Fort Worth, he regards it as his favorite city in the U.S.
Thornton appreciates both Fort Worth’s vibrant Western culture and its role as the main filming location for his latest television project. He stated,
“For years and years, it was kind of the little sister to the big sister, and Fort Worth is really getting its due now.”
Joining Thornton at the event were fellow Landman cast members Sam Elliott, Paulina Chávez, Michelle Randolph, and James Jordan. Co-creator Taylor Sheridan was absent, but his wife, Nicole Muirbrook, attended on his behalf.
The premiere was hosted by the Fort Worth Film Commission alongside the Lone Star Film Festival, which concluded its screenings in November.
About 'Landman' Series
Landman centers on Tommy Norris, portrayed by Thornton, who negotiates land leases for energy exploration and development. The show explores his complex relationships with corporate executives, Mexican drug cartel members, and oil and gas workers in the Permian Basin.
Author's summary: The Fort Worth premiere of Landman Season 2 highlighted Billy Bob Thornton’s connection to the city and the show’s focus on negotiating land deals amid complex social dynamics in the energy sector.