Fans of Landman have had their patience tested yet again with the latest announcement from Billy Bob Thornton, the show’s lead star. In a recent interview, Thornton revealed a major update regarding the production of Season 3 that has left many fans feeling restless and anxious. Filming for the new season will not begin until August, significantly later than initially planned.

The revelation was made during an appearance on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast. As the interview neared its end, Mandel teased viewers by suggesting that fans should expect the new season of Landman soon. Thornton, however, immediately responded with a surprising update, stating, “We start season 3 at the end of August.”

This comment marks a sharp deviation from earlier reports that had indicated production for the new season would kick off in May. Co-creator Christian Wallace had previously confirmed that the team was aiming for a May start date, and even director Stephen Kay hinted that production was already underway behind the scenes. Kay had stated that the crew was “cutting while we’re shooting,” in hopes that the new season would arrive “soon.”

However, the shift in the filming schedule has raised questions about the reasons behind the delay. While fans were eagerly anticipating a quick return to the small screen, it appears that the cast’s increasingly packed schedules may have played a significant role in pushing back the production timeline.

Thornton himself will be busy this summer as he embarks on a nationwide tour with his band, The Boxmasters. Their tour is set to run from late June into August, which will likely have a direct impact on his availability for filming. Meanwhile, other cast members are also tied up with different projects. Demi Moore, for example, is filming the thriller Tyrant, and Michelle Randolph is preparing to shoot the sci-fi survival film Homewrecker in France.

Despite the late start for filming, insiders suggest that the delay could ultimately result in a faster turnaround for the season. Taylor Sheridan’s other shows for Paramount+, including Special Ops: Lioness and The Madison, have become known for their ability to move quickly from production to release. Given that the first two seasons of Landman both premiered in November, it is possible that the show will still be able to make a late 2026 or early 2027 release window.

The news of the filming delay comes at a time when Landman has become one of Paramount+’s most successful and talked-about shows. What began as a gritty drama about the oil culture of West Texas has grown into a breakout hit, with Season 2 pulling in record-breaking viewership. The Season 2 finale alone garnered 15.8 million viewers in its first two days, setting a new platform record.

Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger, with Tommy Norris (played by Thornton) being ousted from M-Tex Oil and starting his own company, CTT Oil. Norris, along with Cooper and several loyal allies, looked poised to challenge the oil industry in an all-new way. Fans are no doubt eagerly awaiting to see where the show will go next as the characters continue to evolve and face new challenges in the world of West Texas oil.

While the delayed filming may have caused some unease among the fanbase, it is clear that Landman remains one of the most eagerly anticipated shows on television. Fans can only hope that the delay will ultimately be worth it, as the drama continues to build momentum ahead of its eventual return.