Michael Kelly, celebrated for his role in “Lioness,” has excited fans by revealing his new venture in the cast of “Landman” for its third season. The 57-year-old actor took to Instagram to share the news, expressing his joy with a photo of a Variety article. Kelly wrote, “I’ve been biting my tongue yall!!!!” His enthusiasm for joining the team at @landmanpplus on @paramountplus was evident as he thanked Taylor Sheridan and others involved in the production.

Kelly will portray William Crockett in the series. According to the press release, Crockett is described as a commanding figure in the oil industry and a leader of the world’s largest oil management firm.

The announcement sparked excitement among stars from the Taylor Sheridan universe. Jill Wagner, his co-star in “Lioness,” humorously commented, “Wait …… did TS poach you 😮😂❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Kelly responded playfully, “@jillwagner come on man you know I can’t quit you girl!” His “Lioness” and “1883” co-star LaMonica Garrett expressed excitement with “BOOM!!!!🔥🔥🔥.”

James Jordan and Kayla Wallace, stars from both “Landman” and “Lioness,” also shared their enthusiasm, encouraging Kelly’s participation in the new season.

Prominent actors such as Paulina Chavez, Michelle Randolph, Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Ali Larter feature in the “Landman” cast. Fans celebrated the announcement, with a variety of comments highlighting the anticipation for the upcoming season.

Kelly plays CIA Deputy Director Byron Westfield in “Lioness,” now in its third season. In an August interview with ScreenRant, Kelly praised Taylor Sheridan, stating he would seize any opportunity to collaborate with him. Kelly described Sheridan as an exceptional storyteller and mentioned his admiration for all aspects of working with Sheridan.

Sheridan’s notable contributions to television include “The Madison,” “Mayor of Kingstown,” “Tulsa King,” and the widely successful series “Yellowstone” with its multiple spinoffs. His work continues to captivate audiences, generating substantial anticipation for each upcoming season.