What makes the family dinner scenes in Landman so hilarious?

The dynamic between actors Billy Bob Thornton (who plays Tommy Norris) and Ali Larter (Angela Norris) is so funny that it often leaves the cast in stitches, with the crew sometimes falling apart even more than the actors.

How do the Landman actors feel about their onscreen sibling relationships?

While the characters of Cooper and Ainsley Norris have an antagonistic relationship, the actors Jacob Lofland and Michelle Randolph say they enjoy the dynamic and hope to see their characters grow closer this season.

What does Colm Feore (who plays Nathan) say about the Landman family dinner scenes?

Feore explains that the laughter is inevitable, especially when Thornton "throws off an improvised zinger" or a plate is thrown and "nearly decapitates somebody."

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Landman Cast Can't Control Laughter During Chaotic Family Dinner Scenes

16 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Actors often struggle to keep straight faces during family dinner scenes
Costar Colm Feore says the crew sometimes falls apart even more than the cast
Actors want to see their characters get along better, despite the onscreen animosity

Landman Cast Can't Control Laughter During Chaotic Family Dinner Scenes

The cast of the hit TV series Landman is having a hard time keeping a straight face during the show's family dinner scenes. According to the actors, the dynamic between Billy Bob Thornton (who plays Tommy Norris) and Ali Larter (Angela Norris) is so hilarious that it often leaves them in stitches.

"Editors really help us on that," says Jacob Lofland, who plays Cooper Norris. "There's plenty of takes where you'll catch yourself smiling or almost laughing. You can't help it, because you're just watching this happen in front of you."