9 times Fort Worth stole the show in 'Landman'

"Landman," Taylor Sheridan's latest television series, has positioned Fort Worth as a significant cultural and cinematic backdrop, showcasing both its iconic locations and its vibrancy. Through explosive stunts, character-driven narratives, and a wealth of references, the series blends modern oil industry drama with Texan heritage. The show prominently incorporates real-life venues, from the Petroleum Club to up-and-coming restaurants like Don Artemio, intertwining Fort Worth's identity with its storytelling.

Cast members, including Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm, praised their local experiences, creating national attention for the region’s authenticity and dynamic landscape.

Jon Hamm has endorsed Democrat Lucas Kunce in the Missouri U.S. Senate race. Hamm and Kunce will participate in a virtual fundraiser on Saturday. By Richard Shotwell

NO. 1: WHAT FLAVOR DID ‘LANDMAN’ ACTOR JON HAMM ORDER AT FORT WORTH’S CURLY’S FROZEN CUSTARD?

Jon Hamm and his wife, Anna Osceola, dropped by the Fort Worth frozen treat stand. This is the second sighting of the “Mad Men” star around town in a week. | Published March 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

Michael Peña as José M. Hernández in “A Million Miles Away”. By Daniel Daza

NO. 2: ANOTHER A-LIST STAR JOINS TAYLOR SHERIDAN’S ‘LANDMAN.’ WATCH FOR HIM AROUND FORT WORTH.

“Ant-Man” and “End of Watch” star is the latest to join drama series about the Texas oil boom. | Published May 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in season 1, episode 2 of “Landman” streaming on Paramount+.

NO. 3: FORT WORTH-FILMED ‘LANDMAN’ PREMIERING AT LONE STAR FILM FESTIVAL BEFORE STREAMING DEBUT

Lone Star Film Festival attendees can see the Billy Bob Thornton show early, but the festival also boasts a mix of feature and short films, panel discussions and social events in Fort Worth’s Cultural District Nov. 1-4. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

NO. 4: BILLY BOB THORNTON TALKS FILMING ‘LANDMAN’ IN FORT WORTH AND WHY HE LOVES TEXAS

Where does Billy Bob Thornton eat while in Fort Worth? Joe T. Garcia’s, of course. | Published November 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

Jon Hamm as Monty Miller in season 1, episode 3 of “Landman” streaming on Paramount+.

NO. 5: RIVER CREST COUNTRY CLUB MADE LATEST ‘LANDMAN’ EPISODE. SEE ALL THE FORT WORTH REFERENCES

The historic country club was one of several Fort Worth references made in the third episode of “Landman.” | Published November 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

(L-R): Colm Feore as Nathan, Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Falcone, and Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in season 1, episode 4 of “Landman” streaming on Paramount+. By Emerson Miller

NO. 6: ‘LANDMAN’ STAR KAYLA WALLACE ON WHAT SHE THOUGHT OF A ‘FUN’ SCENE AND FILMING IN FORT WORTH

Canadian actress Kayla Wallace said her first stop in Fort Worth was a trip through the Stockyards. | Published December 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in season 1, episode 7 of “Landman” streaming on Paramount+. By Emerson Miller

NO. 7: FORT WORTH’S DON ARTEMIO MADE LATEST ‘LANDMAN’ EPISODE. SEE ALL THE NORTH TEXAS REFERENCES

The Mexican restaurant was featured in a scene with Jon Hamm’s character. | Published December 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

Rick’s Cabaret in Fort Worth, a gentleman’s club chain that is part of RCI Holdings. By Amanda McCoy

NO. 8: RICK’S CABARET APPEARS IN LATEST ‘LANDMAN’ EPISODE. SEE ALL THE FORT WORTH REFERENCES

The ninth episode of the Paramount+ series also featured a cameo from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in season 1, episode 2 of “Landman” streaming on Paramount+. By Emerson Miller

NO. 9: ‘LANDMAN’ SEASON 1 IS OVER. HERE’S ALL THE FORT WORTH AND NORTH TEXAS REFERENCES

The Billy Bob Thornton-led series filmed in and around Fort Worth last spring. | Published January 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

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