You’ve probably seen the dusty billboards or the gritty trailers featuring a weather-beaten Billy Bob Thornton standing in front of a Texas oil derrick. It’s got that signature Taylor Sheridan look—raw, expensive, and a little bit dangerous. But when you sit down to watch, the question quickly shifts from "what is this about?" to "wait, who plays in Landman and why do they look so familiar?"
Honestly, the cast is a weird, brilliant mix of 90s icons, character actors who show up in every Sheridan project, and a few fresh faces that actually hold their own against the heavy hitters. It isn’t just a show about oil; it’s a show about the people who get their hands dirty—and the ones who stay clean in the high-rises.
The Face of the Operation: Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris
Let's be real: nobody does "exhausted but dangerous" better than Billy Bob Thornton. In Landman, he plays Tommy Norris. Tommy isn't the guy owning the oil; he’s the "fixer" or the landman. Basically, his job is to make sure the rigs keep pumping, the lawyers stay happy, and the bodies (sometimes literally) stay buried.
He’s a guy living in a constant state of crisis. If a pipe bursts, it’s his problem. If a drug cartel gets too close to the property line, it’s his problem.
Thornton has worked with Sheridan before—remember his brief but terrifying turn as Marshal Jim Courtright in 1883? This feels like the natural evolution of that character, just swapped into a Ford F-150 with a mounting debt problem and a caffeine addiction.
The High-Flyers: Jon Hamm and Demi Moore
If Tommy Norris represents the grit, then Monty and Cami Miller represent the "new money" glitz of the Permian Basin.
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Jon Hamm plays Monty Miller. He’s the titan. The guy who owns the dirt. Hamm brings that same "Don Draper" swagger but adds a layer of West Texas ruthlessness. Interestingly, as of the season 1 finale, Monty’s story took a dark turn—he actually dies after a heart transplant, which leaves a massive power vacuum for season 2.
Then there’s Demi Moore. She plays Cami, Monty’s widow.
In the first season, her role felt a bit like a "fleeting appearance," but things changed fast. By the time we hit the early episodes of 2026, Cami has become a central force. There’s a heartbreaking scene in the third episode of the second season where she completely breaks down over Monty's death, proving she isn't just a socialite background character. She’s now the one holding the checkbook, which makes things very interesting for Tommy.
The Norris Family Chaos
The show spends a lot of time on Tommy’s personal life, which is... well, it’s a wreck.
- Ali Larter as Angela Norris: She plays Tommy’s ex-wife. She’s flirty, she’s wealthy now (thanks to a new husband Tommy calls a "fat-ass ATM"), and she spends most of her screen time FaceTime-ing Tommy to taunt him. Larter plays the "throwback" female lead—a bit horny, a bit manipulative, and very much a Sheridan-style archetype.
- Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris: The wild-child daughter. She’s a 17-year-old with zero filter. Randolph actually starred in 1923 (another Sheridan show), so she’s becoming a bit of a regular in this universe.
- Jacob Lofland as Cooper Norris: Tommy’s son. Unlike his dad, Cooper starts the show as a geology student who thinks he wants to be a "roughneck." It’s a classic "son trying to prove himself to his hard-ass father" trope, but Lofland plays it with a fragile sincerity that works.
The Supporting Players You’ll Recognize
One thing about Taylor Sheridan? He’s loyal. He keeps a "stable" of actors that he rotates through his shows like a baseball manager.
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James Jordan is the ultimate example. If you’ve watched Yellowstone, 1883, Mayor of Kingstown, or Lioness, you’ve seen him. In Landman, he plays Dale Bradley, a petroleum engineer. He’s usually the guy who gets the most "regular dude" dialogue, and for once, Sheridan actually gave him a character who isn't incredibly annoying or destined to die in a ditch within three episodes.
Then you have Kayla Wallace playing Rebecca Falcone. She’s the big-city attorney who comes in to handle the liability cases. She and Tommy clash immediately—mostly because Tommy treats her like "the lady at the bar" and she treats him like a walking lawsuit.
Colm Feore (from The Umbrella Academy) plays Nathan, an oil company attorney who—interestingly enough—is also Tommy’s roommate in his rundown house. It’s a weird "Odd Couple" dynamic that adds a bit of dry humor to an otherwise very heavy show.
A Surprising Cameo: Sam Elliott
Yes, the mustache himself. Sam Elliott shows up as T.L. Norris, Tommy’s aging and somewhat depressed father. In the most recent episodes airing in early 2026, Elliott has some heavy lifting to do, including a monologue about his body failing him that reportedly had the crew in tears.
The "Who Plays Who" Quick Guide
Because the cast is huge, here is a breakdown of the roles that actually drive the plot:
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- Tommy Norris: Billy Bob Thornton (The Fixer)
- Monty Miller: Jon Hamm (The Boss - Season 1)
- Cami Miller: Demi Moore (The Widow/New Power Player)
- Angela Norris: Ali Larter (The Ex-Wife)
- Cooper Norris: Jacob Lofland (The Son)
- Ainsley Norris: Michelle Randolph (The Daughter)
- Dale Bradley: James Jordan (The Engineer)
- Rebecca Falcone: Kayla Wallace (The Lawyer)
- Walt Joeberg: Mark Collie (The Local Sheriff)
- Nathan: Colm Feore (The Attorney/Roommate)
Why the Casting Matters for the Vibe
Sheridan shows live and die by their "authenticity." Even if the drama is over-the-top, the actors need to look like they’ve actually spent time in the sun.
Jacob Lofland, for instance, is an Arkansas native. He’s talked in interviews about how his own father influenced his portrayal of Cooper. That "hardscrabble" energy is hard to fake. Even Billy Bob Thornton, who is basically Hollywood royalty at this point, still carries that Southern grit that makes you believe he actually knows how an oil lease works.
The show was filmed largely around Fort Worth, Texas, rather than the actual Midland/Odessa area where it’s set. They used real locations like the Cattleman’s Steak House (which Sheridan actually bought and renovated) and the Petroleum Club of Fort Worth. Having the actors walk through these real-life landmarks—like the Hotel Drover or Sundance Square—gives the performances a sense of place that you just don't get on a soundstage in Georgia.
What to Watch For Next
If you're caught up through the start of 2026, you know the power dynamic has shifted. With Monty Miller out of the picture, the focus is squarely on how Demi Moore’s Cami and Billy Bob’s Tommy navigate the fallout.
The introduction of Andy Garcia as Gallino and Michael Peña as Armando (a mentor to Cooper) suggests the world is getting bigger. We’re moving away from just "fixing oil leaks" and into high-stakes international business and cartel interference.
Actionable Insights for Fans:
- If you like the cast's chemistry, check out the podcast Boomtown by Christian Wallace. It’s the source material for the show and features many of the real-life "landmen" who inspired Thornton’s character.
- Keep an eye on Michelle Randolph. Between this and her upcoming role in Scream 7, she’s clearly the "breakout" star of the younger cast.
- If you're visiting Texas, you can actually visit the Patch Cafe set in Fort Worth—it’s a real building that was converted for the show and is being turned into a permanent restaurant.
The show is a "love it or hate it" throwback to macho, 90s-style dramas, but there is no denying that the people who play in Landman are some of the best in the business. They make the dirt and the diesel feel like home.