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Landman Added Another A+ Taylor Sheridan Vet, And I Can't Tell If They'll Be A Friend Or Foe

Kelly will play William Crockett, a titan of industry whose arrival sets up new face-offs with Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris.

  • On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Paramount+ announced that Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kelly has joined Landman for its upcoming third season, portraying William Crockett, a series regular role.
  • Crockett is described as the leader of the world's largest oil management firm; a studio release states, "He is a titan of industry and everything about him exudes efficiency and money."
  • Kelly, best known for his role as Doug Stamper on Netflix's House of Cards, currently stars in the military drama Lioness and brings signature "chilly efficiency" to his new role.
  • Viewers can anticipate intense face-offs between Crockett and lead oilman Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton, as the series explores survival in the brutal West Texas oil world.
  • Co-Creator Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace are preparing a "reset" for the series, which averages over 14 million viewers per episode, with Season 3 expected in 2027.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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