The Paramount+ drama Taylor Sheridan Landman season 3 is gearing up for major returns and a few notable absences after its renewal. Following a record-breaking second season, fans are eager to know which cast members will be back in West Texas when the story resumes after pivotal character changes and high-stakes events.
What Led Up to Season 3’s Big Cast Questions?
Landman, inspired by the Boomtown podcast, centers on Tommy Norris and his complicated ties to both the oil business and his family in West Texas. Billy Bob Thornton leads the cast as Tommy, a seasoned fixer struggling with corporate and criminal threats, especially after Monty, played by Jon Hamm, is killed and Tommy ascends to M-Tex’s presidency before suffering at the hands of a drug cartel leader.
The most recent season deepened the story, bringing Demi Moore’s Cami into focus and stirring up new drama for characters like Angela, played by Ali Larter, Cooper (Jacob Lofland), and Ainsley (Michelle Randolph). Amid these changes, the series achieved significant streaming success for Paramount+, with over 9.2 million viewers tuning in to the season 2 premiere within its first two days. The show’s escalating popularity has driven anticipation and speculation regarding which favorites are coming back and whose stories may be finished.
Billy Bob Thornton Set for Long-Term Role
Even with Tommy’s dramatic firing by Cami, Billy Bob Thornton is committed to the series for multiple seasons. He revealed to The Hollywood Reporter his dedication to staying on as long as the story allows, providing stability for Landman’s central narrative as Tommy faces new professional and personal hurdles.
The End of the Road for Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm made a major impact as Monty throughout the inaugural season. However, his character’s death in the season finale confirms that Hamm will not be returning as a regular for Taylor Sheridan Landman season 3.
Demi Moore’s Expanded Role as Cami
As Monty’s departure shakes the core of M-Tex, creator Christian Wallace emphasized in multiple interviews that Cami’s character is poised for greater prominence. He told Variety,
“There is a lot more story left to tell with Cami. Taylor has big plans, that’s all I’m going to say.”
— Christian Wallace, Creator
Wallace added more context to TV Insider, stating,
“I think Demi’s character in this first season was kind of playing a little bit of second fiddle to Monty, at least in his role as the president of M-Tex Oil,”
and
“He’s the one that’s calling the shots and has to make these big decisions, and so he’s really the one that’s thrust in the fire and is honestly kind of trying to shield his family from the stress that he’s experiencing, which ultimately plays a role in his demise. And Cami is aware but is not involved in the daily ongoings of M-Tex. And so his passing is kind of an incredible opportunity for Cami to play a bigger role in this world.”
— Christian Wallace, Creator
Returning and Uncertain Supporting Characters
Andy Garcia’s fate as the head of the drug cartel remains uncertain, leaving viewers to speculate if he will continue to menace Tommy and the Norris family. Ali Larter’s Angela continues to be integral to the everyday struggles and emotional underpinnings of the Norris clan, while Michelle Randolph’s Ainsley has unresolved storylines suggesting her continued presence in season 3.
Jacob Lofland’s Cooper faces professional uncertainties contrasting with stability in his personal life, and Paulina Chavez’s Ariana remains central due to her relationship with Cooper—both characters are expected to have their arcs further developed. Kayla Wallace’s Rebecca and James Jordan’s Dale contribute to the atmosphere at home for Tommy, providing emotional resonance to the show’s fast-moving events.
Colm Feore, portraying Nathan—also called Neil—remains a fixture in the Norris household, while Sam Elliott, having signed a two-year contract, is set to feature in the series even before the season 3 renewal was official.
“I’m excited to see what unfolds in season 3,”
and,
“I mean, we’re talking about season 2, but that’s backstory for us at this point. We’re all kind of looking toward April and May when we start shooting season 3.”
— Sam Elliott, Actor
What to Expect Next for Taylor Sheridan Landman Season 3
With Taylor Sheridan steering the narrative, Landman season 3 promises to delve further into oil industry conflicts, the aftermath of Monty’s demise, and the shifting power dynamics in M-Tex and beyond. Characters like Tommy Norris, Cami, and Angela are poised for dramatic evolution as personal and criminal threats loom. The show’s growing ensemble, as well as its focus on family and ambition, underscore why Landman has become a breakout hit for Paramount+ and why its next chapter is so highly anticipated.
