Landman Adds Michael Kelly as Season 3 Begins Filming in Texas

Production on the third season of Landman is underway in Fort Worth, Texas, where creator Taylor Sheridan's oil industry drama is preparing to introduce a powerful new business figure. Michael Kelly will join Billy Bob Thornton and the returning cast as William Crockett, the head of the world's largest oil management firm, as the series moves toward an expected 2027 release on Paramount+.

Paramount+ announced the casting addition in October 2026, according to Yahoo. The new character is described as someone whose approach emphasizes efficiency and wealth, positioning Crockett among the influential figures in the show's fictional Texas oil industry. The streaming service has not announced an official premiere date for Season 3.

Production updates reported by Decider and Fox News indicate that filming began earlier in the fall in Fort Worth. Fox News reported that the production was filming at Texas Christian University, where approximately 30 TCU cheerleaders were expected to appear. Their participation points to the continued presence of Ainsley Norris's college storyline.

The upcoming season will also expand the status of four existing cast members. According to Decider, Colm Feore, who plays Nathan, Mustafa Speaks, who plays Boss, Bobbi Salvor Menuez, who plays Paigyn Meester, and Francesca Xuereb, who plays Cheyenne, have been promoted to series regulars.

Kelly, known for his roles in Sheridan's Lioness and the political drama House of Cards, will enter a story reshaped by the death of Monty Miller, played by Jon Hamm. After Monty's death, his widow, Cami Miller, took control of M-Tex, while Tommy Norris continued managing the company's operations.

Tommy's position changed further when Cami dismissed him. He subsequently established CTT Oil Exploration and Cattle with family members and former colleagues, securing financing from Gallino. The new company gives Tommy a separate business operation while leaving questions about his financial arrangements and his relationship with Cami unresolved in the reported Season 3 setup.

Billy Bob Thornton discussed his character's outlook following the second-season finale in an interview with TVLine, suggesting that Tommy's personal circumstances may remain complicated despite his fresh start.

"I'm not sure Tommy ever trusts happiness," Billy Bob Thornton told TVLine.

The remark reflects the uncertainty surrounding Tommy after the second season's events. Crockett's arrival adds another major oil executive to the series, although the available casting announcement does not establish whether he will cooperate with Tommy or become a rival.

The second-season finale premiered on Paramount+ on January 18, 2026, according to Decider. Following the show's successful second season, the platform renewed the series for a third installment. The first two seasons remain available on Paramount+.

Decider expects Season 3 to premiere in mid-to-late 2027, with production continuing into early 2027. That window remains an estimate rather than a confirmed release schedule, and Paramount+ has yet to publish an official launch date.