‘Landman’ Sets Emmys Categories: Billy Bob Thornton Goes Lead, All Others Supporting (Exclusive)

Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Landman , Taylor Sheridan ’s hit Paramount+ drama series about people in and around the West Texas oil business, has locked its season two Emmys submissions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The show’s first season was egregiously snubbed by the TV Academy, but its second has caught on with other major awards groups — it received Actor Award nominations for best drama series cast and stunt ensemble, as well as a best drama actor Critics Choice Award nom for star Billy Bob Thornton — and its cast has been hitting the campaign trail hard in recent weeks, suggesting its category submissions could have major Emmys implications. Related Stories TV Gotham TV Awards: 'Big Mistakes,' 'Death by Lightning' Lead Nominations News George Clooney Condemns Political Violence, Calls for Unity "to Truly Make America Great Again" After White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Thornton, who plays the show’s hard-bitten main character Tommy Norris, will, of course, be pushed for best actor in a drama series. But unlike last year, when Ali Larter , who plays Norris’ irrepressible wife Angela, also campaigned as a lead, this year Larter — and everyone else in the cast — will go supporting. That includes veterans Demi Moore , for her portrayal of the widow of Norris’ best friend-turned-Norris’ boss, Cami; Sam Elliott , who was not a part of season one but came on to play Norris’ father, T.L.; and Andy Garcia , who was only eligible as a guest actor last season, for playing Norris’ shady business partner, Gallino. The supporting contenders also include a host of breakouts from the show, including Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland , who play Norris’ bickering children, Ainsley and Cooper; Paulina Chávez, who does standout work as the love interest of Loflan...