Behind the Scenes

Deep dive into Landman's production world, understanding the birth process of this oil industry epic

Creative Vision • Actor Preparation • On-Location Filming • Professional Advisors • Production Craft

Production Secrets

From creative conception to final presentation, exploring every aspect of Landman production

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Creator Interview

Taylor Sheridan's Creative Vision

From Yellowstone to Landman, exploring how Sheridan brings real stories to screen

Taylor Sheridan is known for his deep understanding of the American West and modern industry. When creating Landman, he extensively researched the real operations of the Texas oil industry.

Highlights:

  • Adapted from Texas Monthly podcast 'Boomtown'
  • On-site research of Texas oil worker lives
  • Focus on character authenticity and complexity

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Lead Actor Interview

Billy Bob Thornton's Character Preparation

How the Oscar winner crafted the complex oil landman character Tommy Norris

Billy Bob Thornton spent extensive time researching landman work methods and industry terminology to prepare for the Tommy Norris role.

Highlights:

  • Deep study of oil industry professional terminology
  • Exchange experiences with real landmen
  • Research Texas accent and local culture

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Filming Behind Scenes

Texas On-Location Filming Secrets

How the crew completed filming in real Texas oil fields, capturing the most authentic scenes

Landman filming locations span across Texas, including real oil drilling platforms and refinery facilities, presenting the most authentic oil industry scenes to audiences.

Highlights:

  • Filming on real oil drilling platforms
  • Using actual petroleum industry equipment
  • Local Texas actors participating in performances

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Technical Production

Oil Industry Scene Production

Fire and steel: How Landman creates authentic oil drilling and industrial scenes

Through practical effects, real equipment, and industry expertise, Landman delivers unprecedented authenticity in oil industry cinematography.

Highlights:

  • 2,000 gallons of real fuel for explosion scenes
  • Custom pump jacks and drilling equipment
  • Texas Tech petroleum engineering consultation

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Visual Design

Costume and Props Design

How costumes and props showcase the real working environment of the oil industry

Costume designers extensively researched actual oil worker work clothing, ensuring each character's attire matches their professional identity.

Highlights:

  • Real oil worker clothing references
  • Accurate safety equipment representation
  • Different rank clothing distinctions

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Post Production

Sound Effects and Music Production

How sound design creates authentic oil field atmosphere

The sound team recorded extensive real petroleum equipment sounds, creating an immersive industrial atmosphere for the series.

Highlights:

  • On-site recording of drilling equipment sounds
  • Texas country music elements integration
  • Artistic processing of industrial noise

Production Data

Landman production scale overview

150+
Filming Days
20+
Texas Locations
500+
Crew Members
10
Episodes (Season 1)

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