In the gritty, high-stakes landscape of West Texas, Taylor Sheridan’s Landman has quickly become the crown jewel of the streaming world. While the series is anchored by the rugged charm of Billy Bob Thornton, it is the women of the oil patches who are truly fueling the show’s emotional engine.
The TV Watercooler brings you two exclusive conversations with the stars who are navigating the dust, drama, and sudden superstardom of the Paramount+ hit. First, we head to the red carpet of the Paramount+ and Pluto TV Holiday Event in Toronto, where we caught up with Michelle Randolph.
As Ainsley, the headstrong daughter of Tommy (Thornton) and Angela (Ali Larter), Randolph has mastered the balance of youthful rebellion and genuine heart. She opens up about how her real-life bond with Ali Larter mirrors their magnetic on-screen chemistry and what it’s like to find the “soft spots” in a character surrounded by such a harsh environment. Plus, she gives us a tiny glimpse into her next major chapter: a role in the highly anticipated Scream 7.
Then, we transition from the red carpet to the courtroom (and the occasional drunken plane ride) with Kayla Wallace. Playing Rebecca, the sharp-witted attorney in a male-dominated industry, Wallace has become a fan favourite for her calculated brilliance. However, as Season 2 unfolds, we’re seeing a new side of Rebecca—one that trades boardroom decorum for pirate costumes and spontaneous romance.
Wallace joins us to discuss the “surrender” of playing comedy, the terrifying reality of filming with live rattlesnakes, and her “Canadian alliance” with co-star Colm Feore.
Listen to The TV Watercooler Podcast episode with Landman’s Michelle Randolph and Kayla in the players above, or listen and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Instagram.
