US EditionWho Is Sam Elliott’s Character in ‘Landman’?
Sam Elliott plays T.L., a complex, sometimes violent wheelchair user and father to Tommy Norris, joining Landman Season 2 as its sole new cast member.
- On November 16, Landman Season 2 premieres on Paramount+ with Sam Elliott starring as T.L., the father of Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris.
- Taylor Sheridan personally rang Sam Elliott to offer the role after his acting break, saying they `have a similar vibe` and Elliott was the right fit for Landman Season 2.
- Trailers show T.L. as both regretful and physically limited, saying `I wasted 60 years on hope` while using a wheelchair and punching someone, hinting at a reckoning with Tommy Norris.
- Elliott's casting signals a return after 1883, reuniting him with Sheridan, and costar Billy Bob Thornton said he `cried` when he learned of the casting.
- This coming week, viewers will learn fuller details about T.L. at the season premiere, while Sam Elliott's casting may boost audience interest in Landman Season 2.
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Sam Elliott Will Have "A Lot Of Really Beautiful Moments" In His New Taylor Sheridan Role
Sam Elliott's next role under the banner of Taylor Sheridan's TV empire will come with "a lot of really beautiful moments," reveals Landman showrunner Christian Wallace. Landman season 2 will introduce Elliott as Tommy Norris' father, T.L., to the series, his arrival being an important part of how the season plays out. However, the extent of his presence remains unclear.
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