The newest character in Landman Season 2 is throwing a wrench into the perfectly ordered life of attorney Rebecca Falcone. The arrival of Charlie Newsom, played by Guy Burnet, forces the tough-as-nails lawyer into uncharted emotional territory. Their chance meeting on a turbulent flight leads to a personal and professional entanglement that challenges everything Rebecca knows about control, trust, and her own priorities.
Charlie Newsom is a British geologist with an easygoing charm that stands in stark contrast to the high-pressure West Texas oil world. He first appears seated next to Rebecca on a private plane during a bumpy takeoff. Creator Taylor Sheridan described the character to Burnet as an “Indiana Jones-type,” a globetrotting expert who finds himself in the middle of Texas oil country.
The role was created specifically for actor Guy Burnet after a chance meeting with Sheridan at a boxing gym. Burnet shared the unconventional story of how he was cast: “I was taking a break…and I went to the boxing gym. While I was there, this very handsome, muscly, tanned man starts talking to me. We were, like, chatting away, and later, I learned that it was Taylor”.
“He’s got this energy that is so opposite from the way she is…It’s pretty funny that these two opposites are placed right next to each other,” said Kayla Wallace about the dynamic between her character and Charlie.
The pivotal moment for Rebecca arrives in Season 2, Episode 4, “Dancing Rainbows.” A fatal accident at M-Tex has her on edge as she boards a private plane. Her fear of flying kicks in, and the stranger next to her—Charlie—offers her a signature cocktail to calm her nerves. She overindulges, and the two end up spending the night together.
Wallace explained that this situation is completely foreign to her character. Rebecca is a lawyer who charges $900 an hour and is used to dominating boardrooms, not losing control. “It’s a very uncomfortable situation for her, but she’s so strong that she can handle it,” Wallace told Variety. “When she lets her guard down and ends up in this situation, it’s a bit jarring for her”.
For Charlie, the encounter is a happy surprise. Burnet described his character’s perspective: “That morning after they hooked up, Charlie’s like, ‘man, that was fantastic. In what world could this happen to me?’ He’s just so happy-go-lucky! She’s like, ‘oh my God, what have I done?’”.
The problems for Rebecca multiply when their paths cross again in a professional setting. After their night together, Rebecca later needs a geologist to consult on an offshore drilling operation for M-Tex. That expert turns out to be Charlie Newsom.
This creates a major conflict for Rebecca, who has built her career on being ruthless, pragmatic, and emotionally detached. Suddenly, she must work closely with a man with whom she shares an intimate secret, blurring the line between her personal and professional worlds in a way she has always avoided.
Wallace told UPI that this season, Rebecca is “facing these morality challenges and personal [life] crossing with work,” and that this new dynamic is very uncomfortable for the character. Her usual “fight or flight” response is triggered, but the situation is more complicated than a simple legal battle.
Before Charlie’s arrival, Rebecca was already undergoing a shift. Initially an outside attorney brought in to clean up M-Tex’s legal messes, she is becoming more integrated into the company—and the dysfunctional Norris family. She is starting to care about the people at M-Tex, moving from a lone-wolf lawyer to someone fighting for the company and its employees.
This growing loyalty is tested by the internal power struggles at M-Tex. She must work alongside veteran oil and gas attorney Nate, played by Colm Feore. Wallace described their relationship as one of constant conflict due to their opposite approaches, age difference, and a tension over power and seniority.
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Furthermore, she operates in a landscape filled with potential threats. Demi Moore’s character, M-Tex owner Cami, and Andy Garcia’s cartel boss Galino (now a series regular) are major players. Wallace hinted that Rebecca is wary, saying, “She’s got her ‘Spidey’ sense on all the time…She’s not really aware of everybody’s true business and what’s going on, but I think she’s smart enough to have her suspicions”.
Charlie’s presence adds a layer of personal vulnerability that could be exploited in this high-stakes environment. His “Indiana Jones” charm and different worldview might be what attracts Rebecca, but they also represent a potential weakness her enemies could target.
As of the latest episodes, the connection between Rebecca and Charlie continues to develop. Their story is a central part of the character growth that Kayla Wallace is excited for audiences to see. The actress receives scripts as the season films, meaning she often discovers new plot twists at the same time as the audience.
Wallace praised Taylor Sheridan’s writing, particularly his skill with female characters. “I love how strong he writes all of his women, and how beautifully loud they are in who they are,” she said. “He writes these women who are unapologetically themselves”.
The second season of Landman, which premiered on November 16, 2025, on Paramount+, consists of ten episodes released weekly. New episodes are available to stream every Sunday.
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