Andy Garcia Recalls Finding Sam Elliott Alone with a Martini Before They Became “Landman ”Costars: ‘It Was a Beautiful Sight’
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Key Points:
- Andy Garcia shared a memorable first encounter with his Landman co-star Sam Elliott during a panel at the Newport Beach TV Festival, describing Elliott as "totally at peace" while sitting alone with a martini.
- The cast, including Billy Bob Thornton and Michelle Randolph, discussed moments of breaking character on set, with Randolph and Thornton admitting they often get the giggles during dinner scenes, while Elliott tends to mutter under his breath to make others laugh.
- Garcia joined Landman in the season 1 finale as Gallino, a role specifically written for him by creator Taylor Sheridan, who was inspired by Garcia's earlier work in "Eight Million Ways to Die."
- Garcia praised the show for its great writing, cast, and direction, calling the experience of working on Landman with the cast "a joy" and "a sublime group of people."
- Landman seasons 1 and 2 are currently available on Paramount+, with the third season scheduled to premiere in November.
