Andy Garcia makes a compelling return in Landman Season 2 as the enigmatic figure of Gallino, also known as Danny Morrell, embarking on a deeper and more intricate relationship with Tommy Norris. This season, Gallino proves to be a man of his word, subtly integrating himself into M-Tex as Danny Morrell, utilizing Cooper's independent oil company as his entry point. His maneuvers are designed to sway power and profit, capitalizing on Tommy Norris's new position as M-Tex President following the death of Monty Miller. Working alongside Cami Miller, Tommy is tasked with the monumental challenge of keeping M-Tex afloat, a situation that could prove highly lucrative for Gallino's strategic ambitions.

In an interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, Garcia sheds light on the creative forces behind Landman, particularly praising Taylor Sheridan's impactful writing. He describes Sheridan as having a "very unique, sublime voice," emphasizing the overall quality of his work and his exceptional storytelling ability. Garcia highlights how Sheridan's characters are meticulously crafted, appearing unapologetic, opinionated, and free. His background as an actor, understanding how parts would be played, significantly informs his writing and directing. Garcia also confirmed that the part of Gallino was specifically written for him by Taylor Sheridan, a professional blessing he readily embraced by going "all in."

Garcia delves into the dynamic between his character, Gallino, and Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris, teasing the exploration of a promise made in Season 1. He recounts a key scene where Tommy declares, "We ain't ever going to be friends," to which Gallino confidently responds, "Oh, no. We're going to be real good friends." Season 2 meticulously unpacks this intriguing declaration, setting the stage for a compelling head-to-head interaction between the two characters.

Working alongside Billy Bob Thornton, Garcia describes the experience as "great" and "very easy," characterized by mutual respect and generosity. Thornton famously likened their acting together to "two old-timers playing gin," a sentiment Garcia echoes, appreciating the comfort and freedom this allows. They embrace playing around with scenes, supporting each other's creative impulses without fear of surprising one another. This utopian collaboration extends to the broader cast, which now includes the esteemed Sam Elliott, further enriching the production's quality under the direction of Stephen Kay, who helmed all their episodes in Season 2 and Garcia's final episode in Season 1.

Beyond his role in Landman, Garcia offered updates on other exciting projects. He confirmed awareness of an "Ocean's Fourteen" script that Warner Bros. likes, noting that everyone involved seems to be "into it." While delays have occurred due to scheduling conflicts, he believes it's "just a matter of time" before the sequel moves forward. Additionally, Garcia discussed his deeply personal passion project, a film titled "Diamond." After 15 years of dedicated effort to bring it to fruition, he recently wrapped production on the movie, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. "Diamond" is described as a contemporary noir piece, where Garcia portrays the protagonist, Joe Diamond, a "1940s sort of Raymond Chandler gumshoe detective" who operates in this classic style within modern-day Los Angeles. Landman Season 2 is currently streaming on Paramount+, with new episodes released every Sunday.