Landmanstar Jacob Lofland explained that season 1’s oil rig stunts are as real as they appear. Taylor Sheridan’s West Texas-based oil drama premiered in November 2024, introducing Billy Bob Thornton as M-TEX Oil’s fixer, Tommy Norris. Lofland plays Tommy’s son, Cooper, who took after his father and worked in the West Texas oil patches inLandmanseason 1. Cooper takes on harrowing work hands-on, making for some ofLandmanseason 1’s most shocking moments.
Lofland joined his co-stars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, and Andy Garcia atNewport Beach TV Fest’sLandman- Outstanding Drama Series panel. Lofland explained that the actors attended“a week of roughneck camp”to become accustomed to the equipment they were working on, adding,“By the way, it’s all real. No green screen.”Lofland creditedLandman’s stunt coordinator, saying that he felt safe the entire time that he was“up on the mast and falling off.”Read Jacob’s full comment below:
We had a week of roughneck camp to get comfortable with the wells and rigs we were working on. By the way, it’s all real. No green screen. So that week was nice and good. We had some of the most amazing stunt people… Wade Allen is an amazing stunt coordinator. He kept me safe the entire time I was up on the mast and falling off. I always felt comfortable, but definitely, some preparation went into it. On the way, it was very fearful, but real quick and over fast, so it worked out.
What Jacob Lofland’s Comments Mean For Landman Season 2
Taylor Sheridan Is Going The Distance For His Oil Drama
Jacob Lofland’s comments confirm that filmingLandmanis just as immersive as some of Taylor Sheridan’s other shows. TheYellowstoneexecutive producer goes to impressive lengths to ensure that his productions are as genuine as possible, with a few noteworthy instances in theYellowstonefranchise. For example, inYellowstoneseason 2, when the Dutton Ranch cowboys play“cowboy poker,”releasing a bull into the pen and seeing who could be the last one standing, there was an actual bull released on set. Therefore, Lofland’s genuine stunts inLandmanresonate with Sheridan’s reputation.
Lofland’s comments suggest that Sheridan is going to the same lengths to makeLandmangreat as he didYellowstone.Now that the original saga is over afterYellowstoneseason 5,Landmanis considered Sheridan’s replacement for Kevin Costner’s show, so it’s good to see that he’s going the distance.Lofland’s comments explain partly whyLandmanseason 1 was so appealingas aYellowstonesubstitute, and it’s reasonable to assume that its creators will go to the same extreme to makeLandmanseason 2as gripping and realistic as season 1.
Our Take On Lofland’s Landman Comments
Lofland’s Revelation Informs His Stellar Performance
Jacob Lofland’s remarks shine a light on one of thebest elements ofLandmanseason 1. When discussing the moment he“was up on the mast and falling off,”the actor is referring to Cooper Norris’ scene inLandman’s premiere, wherein his co-workers, including Michael Peña’s Armando, prank him into climbing the oil mast as a means of initiation on his first work day. In the suspenseful scene, Cooper falls from the tower, immediately establishing how life-threatening Cooper’s new line of work is. This is even clearer when the oil rig explodes at the end of Landmanepisode 1.
Lofland’s portrayal is fantastic, and his week spent in “roughneck camp” doubtlessly contributed to what he was able to bring to the role.
I’m not surprised to hear authentic elements informed Jacob Lofland’s portrayal of Cooper working in the patch. When I was watching Lofland as the younger Norris inLandmanseason 1, Lofland’s character was one of the most believable, and not just because the actor is one of the lesser-known members ofLandman’s cast. Lofland’s portrayal is fantastic, and his week spent in“roughneck camp”doubtlessly contributed to what he was able to bring to the role. I’m hoping thatLandmanseason 2 has some equally gripping scenes for Cooper outside his worm duties.
