LandmanSeason 2 recentlybegan production in Texas, and it’s having more of an economic impact than anyone could have imagined.LandmancreatorTaylor Sheridanhas filmed other projects in Texas, and it’s been reported by the WFAA that his productions have generated more than$325 million in revenue for Fort Worthalone in the last few years. Fort Worth MayorMattie Parkereven mentioned in the same report from WFAA that she and the state are considering a$2.5 billion investment in a filmmaking incentive programto draw more business to the region in the next 10 years. AsLandmanproduction has begun in Fort Worth, regions of the area have already been blocked off and are expected to remain closed in the coming weeks.
Taylor Sheridan released several new seasons of TV last year, but none exploded to the same level asLandman.The series broke viewership recordson its way to becoming the most-watched first season of an original show ever for Paramount+. Fans were anxious as more time passed without aSeason 2 renewal announcement, but with production beginning mere weeks after it was officially renewed, it seems that Season 2 was in the works long before it was ever announced to the public.Landmanfollows Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), an oilman in the West Texas oil fields, navigating the troubles of working for a big corporation and dealing with the cartels.Ali Larterplays Tommy’s wife Angela in the series, and1923veteranMichelle Randolphwas also tapped for the role of Tommy’s daughter, Ainsley.
What Other Shows Did Taylor Sheridan Release Last Year?
Other thanLandman, Taylor Sheridan released new seasons of four TV shows last year. The first wasMayor of Kingstown, the gritty action/political thriller led by Marvel veteranJeremy Renner, which was followed byTulsa King, another crime thriller series starring action iconSylvester Stallone. Sheridan also wrapped up the final season ofYellowstonelast year, the show that helped mold him into the star he’s known as today, and he dropped the second season ofLioness, an espionage series featuringMorgan FreemanandZoe Saldaña. Sheridan has already started the year strong with the second season of1923, theYellowstoneprequel series starringHarrison FordandHelen Mirren.
LandmanSeason 2 is now in production. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the series, and watchLandmanonParamount+.
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