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Fans are getting more excited about the return of Landman after the addition of Sam Elliott to the cast. The news has gotten even better as it's now been reported that Elliott will have a substantial role as one of the show's new stars, making his involvement much more than a brief guest role.

Last month, there had been reports that Elliott was in talks for a role in Landman Season 2. Landman star Billy Bob Thornton would later mention in an interview that Elliott, who he goes "back to the '80s with," would be in Season 2, seemingly confirming the casting. Now, a new report by Variety has revealed that Elliott's role is as a series regular. Additional details about his role haven't yet been revealed, though Elliott joins Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Andy Garcia, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, and Colm Feore.

Sam Elliott is set to appear as a series regular in Season 2 of “Landman” at Paramount+.

Season 2 of the Taylor Sheridan series is currently in production in Texas. The exact details of Elliott’s role are being kept under wraps. He will appear alongside series lead Billy Bob Thornton as well as returning cast members Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Andy Garcia, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, and Colm Feore.

This is not the first time Elliott has worked with Thornton, as they both appeared in the film “Tombstone,” though they only shared one scene. They also both appeared in the Paramount+ series “1883,” the first “Yellowstone” prequel that also hailed from Sheridan.

Elliott is primarily known for his film roles, though he has starred in shows like “The Ranch” and “Grace and Frankie” at Netflix, while he also earned Emmy nominations for his...

Perhaps more than any other genre, the Western demands a specific, rugged essence from its actors to be believable. For example, character actors such as Ben Johnson, Jack Elam, Chill Willis, and John Ireland possessed a certain aesthetic that allowed them to become part of the iconography of the genre as a whole. However, some Western stars can manage the aesthetics of the genre without the acting chops of character actors.

Cinema's greatest Western stars embody toughness, grit, and self-reliance. They also are able to transcend time, shedding their modern sensibilities and encompassing the spirit of the Old West. Actors such as Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, and James Stewart rank among the best Western stars of all time.

This article was updated on February 4, 2025, by Christopher Raley: The Western is one of the greatest genres in cinema. It straddles the line between fantasy and reality, and the Golden Age of...

Among the most recognizable performers in the American entertainment industry, few actors have had a more eclectic career than Sam Elliott. The respected figure has appeared in multiple films and television shows, allowing a wide range of audiences to enjoy his talents. In particular, Elliott's prolific work in the Western genre features some of his best material.

As one of the most stylized genres in fiction, Westerns can evoke several themes in storytelling, construct great action and create several dynamic characters. Thanks to various roles across film and TV, Sam Elliott has a career that encompasses some of the best acting performances of his era.

The Sacketts Details a Journey Amongst Brothers Role: Tell Sackett

Adapting two novels by author Louis L’Amour, the 1979 NBC two-part Western miniseries The Sacketts recounts a tale of three brothers who leave Tennessee and start a new life together in Santa Fe. With an emphasis on classic Western action,...

Reba McEntire shines as the sassy and loving mother, Reba Hart, in the defining 2000s sitcom "Reba." The dysfunctional yet endearing Hart family adds charm to the show, with fan-favorite characters like Cheyenne and Van. Some of the Reba cast members, like JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Steve Howey, continue to enjoy active acting careers post-Reba.

After being one of the most popular sitcom ensembles on television in the 2000s, many fans wonder where the Reba cast is now. Reba McEntire might be best known as a Grammy Award-winning country singer, but she also has impressive acting abilities, which scored the icon her own sitcom. The show aired for six seasons from 2002 to 2007, firstly on the now-defunct network The WB and later on The CW, and was one of the defining sitcoms of the early 2000s.

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It was a long time coming, but Sam Elliott finally earned his first Oscar nomination for “A Star Is Born” (2018). He contended as Best Supporting Actor for this musical drama about a failing rockstar (Bradley Cooper) who falls in love with a rising pop star (Lady Gaga), but can’t kick his drug and alcohol addiction despite the best efforts of his girlfriend and his older brother/manager (Elliott). Let’s take a look back at 15 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.

In a career spanning 50 years, Elliott has received scant awards recognition for his film career. He has, however, contended at the Emmys for his work in “Buffalo Girls” (Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor in 1995) and “Robot Chicken” (Best Voice-Over Performer in 2013). He competed at the Golden Globes for “Buffalo Girls” and once more for “Conagher” (Best TV Movie/Mini Actor in 1992).

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Calamity Jane has premiered on Tubi and is now streaming for free. The new Western reunites CW's Arrow co-stars Emily Bett Rickards and Stephen Amell.

Rickards stars as the titular character in Calamity Jane, which makes its AVOD premiere as a Tubi original. Rickard's Calamity Jane embarks on a revenge mission to kill Crooked Nose Jack after he murders her husband-to-be, Wild Bill Hickok, portrayed by Amell. Rickards and Amell famously played Felicity Smoak and Oliver Queen, respectively, in the fan-favorite DC show Arrow. The pair reunited again to play lovers in the Samuel Goldwyn Films-produced Western, which also stars Tim Rozon, Priscilla Faia, Gage Marsh, Garrett Black, Christian Sloan, Troy Mundle, and Spencer Borgeson. Terry Miles directed the film.

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It was a long time coming, but Sam Elliott finally earned his first Oscar nomination for “A Star Is Born” (2018). He contends as Best Supporting Actor for this musical drama about a failing rockstar (Bradley Cooper) who falls in love with a rising pop star (Lady Gaga), but can’t kick his drug and alcohol addiction despite the best efforts of his girlfriend and his older brother/manager (Elliott). In honor of his achievement, let’s take a look back at 15 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.

SEESam Elliott Interview: ‘A Star Is Born’

In a career spanning 50 years, Elliott has received scant awards recognition for his film career. He has, however, contended at the Emmys for his work in “Buffalo Girls” (Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor in 1995) and “Robot Chicken” (Best Voice-Over Performer in 2013). He competed at the Golden Globes for “Buffalo Girls” and once more for...

Audiences with good hearing have remarked on how similar Bradley Cooper sounds to his co-star Sam Elliott in “A Star is Born,” and according to Elliott, that was by design. When he first met with the actor-director about playing his older brother in the film, Cooper “played a tape for me” showcasing his extensive work with a vocal coach. Elliott thought “it sounded very much like me,” but he wasn’t offended. Quite the opposite, he took it as a good sign. “I thought it kind of increased my chances for being in the film,” he explains. After all, “who else is he going to get when he’s got my voice that he’s working with.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

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“The Ranch,” which returned to Netflix on June 15 for season 3, marks a reunion for Ashton Kutcher with two of the writers from his time on “Two and a Half Men.” The Emmy nominated Don Reo and Jim Patterson created this heartfelt series that stars Kutcher as Colt Bennett, a semi-pro football player who returns to Colorado to help his father Beau (Sam Elliott) run the family ranch. Two-time Oscar nominee Debra Winger plays Maggie, the estranged wife of Beau who runs a local watering hole while “24” and “Happy Endings” alum Elisha Cuthbert is Abby, an exy who reconnects with Colt.

Reviews have been consistently strong for Elliott. This veteran actor is enjoying a career renaissance as of late. His arc on the final season of “Justified” netted him a Critics’ Choice award while his single scene in “Grandma” earned him a nomination from the Chicago film critics.

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Each year, the awards season means certain stars get an opportunity to shine as they make the rounds on red carpets, picking up trophies and working their way toward that Oscar. Some celebs do it better than others. See last year when Jennifer Lawrence shined from the moment she “beat Meryl” at the Golden Globes to tripping on her way to picking up her Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway couldn’t muster the same spirit. Speech after speech, fans felt she was phoning it in. Luckily, the stars on this list, including Lupita Nyong’o, Matthew McConaughey and Emma Thompson, fall in line J-Law.

1. Lupita Nyong’o

The breakout star of this year’s awards season is none other than Nyong’o. The actress may not have swept the awards (thanks to a pesky but also deserving Jennifer Lawrence) but she has become one to watch.

There are roughly 30,000 child boxers in Thailand, but lest you think it’s simply adolescents being introduced to the sport, think again. These are kids as young as eight years old. They don’t wear head gear. They’re often the only thing separating their family from an even lower level of poverty. And many of them are little girls. Buffalo Girls is a new documentary that follows two players in this particular world, Stam and Pet, as they train, compete and attempt to do right by their families. One is a scrappy little underdog whose family home is dependent on her winnings, and the other is a taller, seemingly tougher girl whose home situation is far more fragile. Their stories share many of the same beats, and like last year’s Warrior you can’t help but want both fighters to win, but only one of them comes out of this story with a happy ending...

GoDigital has partnered with Toronto-based 108 Media to handle digital distribution on all its films. Paladin will still release 108 Media films theatrically and via day-and-date theatrical and VOD in North America, as per the agreement they signed in August. Included in the new agreement are Deepa Mehta's adaptation of the Salman Rushdie novel "Midnight's Children”; Michel Gondry's "The We and The I”; “My Brother The Devil”; “Buffalo Girls”; and "And Now A Word From Our Sponsor." Read More: Toronto 2012: Michel Gondry's 'The We and the I' Finds a Home With Paladin and 108 Media “We’re honored to be partnering with 108 Media,” said GoDigital CEO Logan Mulvey. “Coupled with Mark Urman and the Paladin team, they possess a strong vision and impressive history that GoDigital looks forward to collectively expanding on.”...

With five different themes, there’s something for everyone thanks to Gwen’s latest looks!

By the time the last day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week rolls around, I’m usually suffering from fashion fatigue — but there’s always one show I still get super excited for, and it’s Lamb. Not only do I have a huge girl crush on Gwen Stefani, but when it comes to putting on a really fun show, Gwen is a pro!

Overall, the collection is super wearable and full of signature Gwen staples. While there were five different groups, consisting of Soldier Girls, Mod Girls, and Buffalo Girls, there were a variety of get-ups in each category that I found myself lusting after — my favorite being a grey and red plaid tunic-type dress.

Aside from wanting to scoop up the clothes, I’m also dying to get my hands on the soundtrack — it was...

Emmy award winning make-up artist Hallie D'Amore and her photographer husband Richard were found dead on Friday at their home in Venice, California. Hallie D'Amore, 64, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 1995 for her work on Forrest Gump, apparently shot her husband Richard, 66, multiple times before turning the gun on herself. Investigators said they did not know what drove her to kill her husband and herself, but said the two, who recently celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary, were having marital problems. Hallie D'Amore won an Emmy award for the HBO made-for-TV movie Normal in 2003 and was nominated for 1995's Buffalo Girls and 1993's Gypsy. Richard D'Amore was known for his moody landscapes, nudes and architectural photographs, which caught the eye of Hollywood celebrities including Michelle Pfeiffer, Ted Danson and Rob Lowe, among others. Captain Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office said police found a note, but were unsure whether it was a suicide note. Police believe the shooting occurred on Thursday and the couple were found the next day by one of their co-workers.