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Set in modern-day West Texas, Landman follows crisis executive Tommy Norris, played by Thornton, who is trying to secure land ...

“Landman” is heading out to a small North Texas city to film “roughneck” scenes for season 2. Last week, the Paramount+ series began production on its second season in Fort Worth on TCU’s campus.

Picture an oilfield. Chances are you see a greasy drilling rig surrounded by a group of equally greased-up and grizzled oilmen, moving heavy equipment in a dangerous and labor-intensive environment.

At-a-Glance: Offshore floorman (floorhand/roughneck) is the entry drilling-crew role responsible for pipe handling, housekeeping, and supporting well operations on the rig floor. The fastest route: ...