Taylor Sheridan Scouts Locations for 'Landman' Season 3 in New Mexico
"Production rumors suggest the scope of the show is expanding beyond West Texas for the upcoming third season."
Landman might be heading west. According to new production listings, Taylor Sheridan's team has begun scouting locations in New Mexico for the upcoming third season.
Beyond the Permian
While the first two seasons have been staunchly Texan—filmed primarily in and around Fort Worth to simulate the Permian Basin—the potential move suggests a shift in the story's scope. New Mexico is home to significant oil and gas activity in the San Juan Basin, but it also offers different visual landscapes: high deserts, mountains, and federal lands.
Sources close to production hint that Season 3 will deal with "interstate pipelines and federal land disputes," topics that would naturally take Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) across state lines. This aligns with the midstream sector focus we've seen teased in recent episodes.
Tax Incentives & Politics
New Mexico's generous film tax incentives likely also play a role in the decision, but story dictates location in Sheridan's world. Moving the drama to federal land introduces the DOI (Department of Interior) and potentially Native American land rights issues—classic Sheridan thematic territory seen in *Wind River* and *Yellowstone*.
The production listing indicates filming is tentatively scheduled to begin in Summer 2026. Paramount+ declined to comment on the location rumors, simply confirming that "pre-production on Season 3 is underway."
Does this mean Tommy is leaving the Permian? Unlikely. But his empire—and his headaches—are clearly growing.