'Landman' Season 3 May Be Delayed Due to Texas Summer Heat
"Showrunner Christian Wallace addresses concerns about the later May production start and its potential impact on the show's November premiere target."
A Whiskey Riff report from January 2026 raised the possibility that Landman Season 3 could face delays because of Texas summer heat. The article cited showrunner Christian Wallace addressing concerns about the production's May 2026 start date and the 100-day shoot that would extend deep into the hottest months of the year.
Why the May start is later than usual
Previous seasons began production earlier in the year, allowing exterior West Texas scenes to be filmed during milder weather. A May start pushes location work into June, July, and August, when temperatures in the Permian Basin and North Texas regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and heat indices can make conditions feel even harsher.
Safety and scheduling trade-offs
Wallace reportedly acknowledged the concern without confirming any schedule change. Production teams typically respond to heat risks by limiting outdoor shoots to early mornings, adding cooling infrastructure, and shifting interiors to the hottest weeks. These adjustments are manageable but can slow the overall pace.
Impact on the premiere target
If the heat forces significant schedule changes, a late-2026 premiere could slip. As of the report, no official premiere date had been set, so any delay would likely remain internal until Paramount+ announces a date.
Source: Whiskey Riff production report, January 20, 2026.