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
🎬 Creative Process: Discover how Taylor Sheridan's creative vision shaped Landman's authentic portrayal of the oil industry, and learn about the industry realism that brought unprecedented authenticity to the production.
The Scene That Broke the Internet: Landman's Pronoun Controversy
A deep-dive analysis of S2E9's most divisive moment, social media firestorm, and what it reveals about America's culture wars
On January 11, 2026, a single scene from Paramount+'s 'Landman' ignited a firestorm across social media. The confrontation between Ainsley and her non-binary roommate over pronouns became an unlikely cultural flashpoint.
Highlights:
- Viral social media explosion with millions of views
- 600-year history of singular 'they' in English
- Both conservative and progressive perspectives analyzed
- Taylor Sheridan's provocateur philosophy explained
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
Billy Bob Thornton's Character Preparation
How the Oscar winner crafted the complex oil landman character Tommy Norris
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
Oil Industry Scene Production
Fire and steel: How Landman creates authentic oil drilling and industrial scenes
Costume and Props Design
How costumes and props showcase the real working environment of the oil industry
Sound Effects and Music Production
How sound design creates authentic oil field atmosphere
Landman Soundtrack: Complete Music Guide
Every song featured in Landman Season 1 & 2 — from Turnpike Troubadours to Charley Crockett
The series features one of the most impressive soundtracks in modern TV, curated by music supervisor Andrea von Foerster (Yellowstone) with indie country and Americana artists.
Highlights:
- Complete episode-by-episode song list
- Featured artists: Turnpike Troubadours, Charley Crockett
- Spotify & Apple Music playlist links
Is Landman Realistic? Oil Workers React
What the show gets right, what it dramatizes, and what actual industry professionals think
Billy Bob Thornton & Sam Elliott Friendship
How two icons became TV father and son — and why Thornton cried when he heard the news
Tommy's Truck: The Ford F-350 Guide
Everything you need to know about Tommy Norris's khaki-colored work horse
Where Is Landman Filmed? Location Guide
From Fort Worth to Oklahoma: every real location used in the series
Production Data
Landman production scale overview