‘Landman’ Season 2 Gets a Surprising Update as Taylor Sheridan Steps Back from Key Role

It looks like Landman Season 2 is shaking things up behind the scenes — and yes, this time it’s Taylor Sheridan taking a step back. While Sheridan wrote and directed key episodes of the Paramount+ oil drama’s first season, star Ali Larter just confirmed that the show’s architect won’t be directing any of the new season’s ten episodes. Instead, that job falls entirely to Stephen Kay, a Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingstown veteran who directed several episodes last season, as Larter revealed in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter — however, Larter noted that she expected Sheridan to direct her scenes personally as he had done during the first season of the hit show.

“[Stephen] is directing all 10 episodes this year. Last year, Michael Friedman directed three; Stephen directed, I think, five; and Taylor directed a couple. That being said, Taylor would come in and direct all my stuff because he loves forming these characters and he wants them big and bold.”

Sheridan stepping back from directing duties marks a significant shift, especially considering how involved he was with Larter’s scenes in Season 1. “Anytime I would take my foot off the pedal, Taylor was on step,” she said. “He wants her [Angela Norris] loud and emotional, like a tornado of energy.”

Though his presence behind the camera may be reduced for this go around, Sheridan is still actively shaping the story for all the actors, even if things were slightly behind. “He’s still writing,” Larter confirmed. “Last year we had the luxury of having all 10 scripts. Now they’re just coming in. We only had three when we started. We’re all jonesing to be able to build the arc. You just have to put faith and trust into your creator. He has a vision. He knows where this is going.”

Ali Larter Says ‘Landman’ Season 2 Will Be About Family

Despite the changes, Larter says the show is thriving under Kay’s direction and remains deeply committed to Sheridan’s original vision. “So much of this season is about family,” she said. “It’s the family unit, and it’s really beautiful. It’s emotional and has some very sensitive, incredible moments.”

Even without Sheridan behind the lens, the Landman team is charging ahead with what promises to be another explosive season. And if Season 1 was any indication, we’re in for another wild Texas ride. Landman Season 1 is now streaming on Paramount+. Season 2 is currently in production in Fort Worth, Texas.

Source: THR