Landman Season 2: Major Cast Shake-Up as Jon Hamm Exits and Sam Elliott Joins the Taylor Sheridan Drama
Big changes are coming to Taylor Sheridan’s oil-industry epic Landman. The Paramount+ series, which dives into the high-stakes world of West Texas drilling and dirty deals, is gearing up for an explosive Season 2 — but not without a major shift in the cast lineup.
Jon Hamm Bows Out: Farewell to Monty Miller
In a move that’s left fans stunned, Jon Hamm will not be returning for Landman Season 2. His character, Monty Miller, the slick and calculating oil executive introduced in Season 1, has reached the end of his storyline.
Hamm’s Monty was the perfect foil to Billy Bob Thornton’s rugged oilman Tommy Norris — their rivalry set the tone for much of the show’s tension and corporate warfare. From tense negotiations to personal vendettas, Monty’s cunning presence brought an old-school elegance to the cutthroat oil trade.
However, the Landman team has confirmed that Monty’s story concluded decisively in the Season 1 finale. There won’t be a last-minute twist or secret survival — Hamm’s time in the oil fields is officially over.
His departure leaves a power vacuum in the show’s world of billion-dollar backroom deals, and that’s exactly where the next big name comes in.
Sam Elliott Enters the Fray
Filling the void left by Hamm’s exit is none other than Sam Elliott, the Oscar-nominated legend whose gravelly voice and Western gravitas have defined generations of American storytelling.
While details about Elliott’s character are being kept tightly under wraps, early reports suggest he’ll play a formidable new presence in the oil world — possibly a rival tycoon, an old-guard industry patriarch, or a mentor figure with secrets buried deep in the Texas dirt.
Elliott’s addition marks a major coup for Landman, giving the series even more star power and a deeper connection to Sheridan’s signature brand of neo-Western storytelling. Fans are already speculating about the inevitable face-offs between Elliott and Thornton — two powerhouse performers known for their quiet intensity and commanding screen presence.
Tommy Norris Faces His Toughest Season Yet
Despite the casting shake-up, Landman remains anchored by Billy Bob Thornton, who continues to lead the series as Tommy Norris — a man torn between ambition, loyalty, and survival in an unforgiving industry.
Season 2 promises to dig even deeper into Tommy’s chaotic world. Between looming cartel threats, corporate espionage, and his volatile relationship with ex-wife Angela (Michelle Randolph), Tommy’s journey is set to become more personal and dangerous than ever.
Thornton recently teased that the new season will “strip Tommy down to his core,” testing not only his moral compass but his ability to hold onto the empire he’s built.
A New Chapter in the Sheridan Universe
With Jon Hamm’s polished executive gone and Sam Elliott’s gravitas stepping in, Landman Season 2 is poised to redefine its tone — darker, riskier, and more character-driven than ever.
As the energy world continues to evolve, the show will explore themes of power, environmental conflict, and personal sacrifice, staying true to Taylor Sheridan’s storytelling roots that blend moral complexity with cinematic realism.