Billy Bob Thornton has portrayed many intense characters, but even he admits one Landman scene took things too far.

The actor stars as oil tycoon Tommy Norris in , a hit Paramount+ series from creator Taylor Sheridan. Season one drew strong viewership and viral buzz, thanks in part to its star-studded cast, which includes Thornton, Ali Larter, and Demi Moore.

Filming for season two is underway. A release is expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

One scene from the first season went viral for all the wrong reasons. It featured a jaw-dropping exchange between Thornton's character and his on-screen daughter, Ainsley, played by Michelle Randolph.

In the scene, Ainsley openly discusses her sex life. She describes in detail how she and her boyfriend "get it on" and the "creative ways" they avoid pregnancy. The clip spread quickly online, drawing millions of views, heavy criticism. Many labeled it "cringe" and "unrealistic."

Randolph later responded in an interview with The Wrap. She admitted it was one of the hardest scenes she's ever filmed.

"How could you not [feel weird]?" she said. "I just thought to myself, 'How am I going to say this with a straight face, looking into Billy's eyes?' I was Ainsley in that moment. I was not Michelle. And as Michelle, I will never be saying that to my father. Let's be clear."