‘Landman’ Season 3 Cast Receives Significant Salary Increases Before Filming
The success of ‘Landman’ is now benefiting its cast significantly. According to a report from Deadline, most of the original stars of the hit Paramount+ series have secured substantial salary increases ahead of Season 3 following the show’s impressive performance on the streaming platform.
The report indicates that nearly the entire original main cast reached new agreements for higher pay before production on the next season. The only exception is Billy Bob Thornton, who reportedly signed a separate three-year contract at the show’s inception. Due to that deal, his salary already includes standard yearly increases, and he is not expected to negotiate a new contract unless ‘Landman’ is renewed for a fourth season.
Deadline also reports that Demi Moore was in a different position. Her original contract covered only two seasons, prompting her to negotiate a brand-new deal recently. According to the outlet’s sources, this new agreement includes a significant raise that aligns her salary with Thornton’s. Both stars are now believed to be earning between $740,000 and $770,000 per episode for Season 3.
The largest individual increase among the returning cast reportedly went to Ali Larter. Deadline states that she took the longest to finalize her negotiations, with an agreement completed only recently. Most of the other cast members had settled their new contracts by April.
According to the report, Larter more than doubled her previous paycheck and is now expected to earn over $350,000 per episode. In addition to the salary increase, Deadline mentions that she also secured a talent deal as part of her new agreement.
The remaining original series regulars also received considerable pay raises. While they were not as well-known before joining the Taylor Sheridan drama, the show’s popularity has reportedly led to much better contracts for everyone involved.
Deadline reports that Jacob Lofland and Michelle Randolph are among the biggest beneficiaries. Both actors, who became fan favorites through the series, are now expected to earn between $130,000 and $180,000 per episode during Season 3.
Paulina Chavez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, and James Jordan are also said to have received sizable raises. While their salaries are believed to be lower than those of Lofland and Randolph, Deadline reports that each actor more than doubled their previous earnings.
Representatives for 101 Studios, Paramount TV Studios, and the cast declined to comment on the reported salary details.
The report also notes that contract renegotiations like these have become increasingly rare in today’s television industry. In the past, actors on successful shows often received new deals after the second season. However, with studios focusing more on controlling costs, those negotiations typically happen later in a show’s run, if they occur at all. According to Deadline, only the biggest television hits now receive this kind of treatment.
‘Landman’ appears to fit that category. The Taylor Sheridan drama has emerged as one of Paramount+’s most successful original series since its debut. According to figures cited by Deadline, the Season 2 premiere attracted 9.2 million streaming views within its first 48 hours, making it the platform’s biggest original series premiere. The Season 2 finale performed even better, reaching 14.8 million views within two days and setting a new record as the most-watched original series finale on Paramount+.
The cast also expanded during the second season with the additions of Sam Elliott and Andy Garcia as series regulars. Deadline notes that if ‘Landman’ continues its successful run and returns beyond Season 3, those actors could eventually be included in future salary negotiations as well.
With Season 3 on the horizon and the show’s popularity continuing to rise, the latest contracts highlight just how valuable ‘Landman’ has become for both Paramount+ and the actors who have contributed to making it one of the streamer’s biggest hits.
Have something to add? Let us know in the comments!