Sam Elliott Returns to Taylor Sheridan's World in Landman Season 2: Unpacking His Complicated Role as T.L.
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Academy Award nominee Sam Elliott is back in the Taylor Sheridan universe, this time in a pivotal role in Landman Season 2. The legendary actor takes on the complex character of T.L., the father of Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton. Elliott's T.L. enters the season carrying a heavy burden of age, anger, and unresolved conflicts. Footage from the upcoming season shows him navigating physical strain, often seen in a wheelchair, but still capable of intense outbursts. A haunting line from the trailer - "I wasted 60 years on hope" - hints at the deep regret and tension between father and son. According to Elliott, Taylor Sheridan personally reached out to him for the role, saying "I was about to put your ass back to work." The call came after Elliott's last project, 1883. Billy Bob Thornton expressed his excitement over Elliott's casting, calling it "right" and citing their shared history as making scenes easier, not harder. While details about the backstory remain scarce, the Season 2 trailer sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation between T.L. and Tommy. A brief shot of T.L. throwing a punch and Tommy's words - "We've avoided telling each other the truth for a long time. Let's not start now" - signal unresolved issues that the new season will finally address. Elliott's casting marks a significant shift in the show, pulling the family storyline forward while staying within Taylor Sheridan's gritty world. Landman Season 2 premieres on Paramount+ on November 16. **Key Facts:** * Sam Elliott plays T.L., the father of Tommy Norris in Landman Season 2. * Taylor Sheridan personally offered Elliott the role. * T.L. appears as a complex character carrying past conflicts and unresolved tension with Tommy.
