Who Plays Bella, Gallino’s Wife, in Landman Season 2?

Gallino, the cartel boss played by Andy Garcia, is a complex figure in Landman. In Season 2, viewers get a deeper look into his world, including his personal life, with the introduction of his wife, Bella. This new character, portrayed by a familiar face from network television, makes her entrance in a key social scene that reshapes relationships and business dealings for the main characters.

Bella first appears in Season 2, Episode 3, titled “Almost a Home”. Her arrival marks a subtle but significant expansion of the series’ social landscape, offering a glimpse into the polished, high-stakes world that characters like Gallino navigate.

Who Is the Actress Playing Bella on Landman?

The role of Bella is played by Stefania Spampinato. The Italian actress is best known to television audiences for her long-running role as Dr. Carina DeLuca on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and its spinoff, Station 19, a part she originated in 2017.

News of her casting in Landman was first reported in June 2025, where she was described as playing the wife of Andy Garcia’s character. Before her successful acting career in the United States, Spampinato was a professional dancer, having performed with international stars and on major shows like The Voice and The X Factor in both the UK and the U.S..

Bella’s Key Scene in the Cattlemen’s Club

Bella’s introduction occurs during a pivotal night out at the Cattlemen’s Club in Fort Worth. The scene brings together a tense mix of characters: Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), his ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), Cami Miller (Demi Moore), and Gallino with Bella at his side.

The evening follows a difficult day for Cami, who has just discovered her late husband Monty funded their life through complex loans and shell companies, leaving M-Tex’s finances in a precarious state. At the club, the group drinks and socializes, with Angela and Bella reportedly becoming “basically besties” by the end of the night. Cami, reflecting on her own loss, gives a poignant toast about lasting love to the couples at the table, which includes Gallino and Bella.

“I think, at the beginning, [Tommy] really is her guide and anchor,” Demi Moore said about her character Cami’s dynamic with Tommy in Season 2. “In the opening, you really see that I’m kind of a lamb being thrown into the lion’s den [and] really having to have a real show of strength.”

The most crucial moment happens away from the table. Gallino pulls Cami aside and presents himself as an “investor in people,” explicitly telling her she is “a person to believe in”. With M-Tex’s financial troubles mounting, Cami tells him she may need an investor, and they shake hands on a promise to keep talking. This moment signals that cartel capital may soon be propping up the struggling oil company.

Why Bella’s Presence Matters in the Story

While Bella has limited dialogue in the scene, her presence is strategically important. She serves as a key part of Gallino’s public image. Seated beside him as a poised and charming partner, she helps him appear as a respectable businessman and investor within elite Texas social circles, masking the darker reality of his cartel dealings.

Her presence also directly impacts the storyline between Tommy and Angela. During the evening, Tommy introduces Angela to Gallino as his “wife,” despite their being divorced. On the car ride home, Angela challenges him on this, and Tommy explains that because they have been living together as husband and wife, that is what he calls her. Angela interprets this as a proposal and enthusiastically says yes, pushing their relationship into a new stage. This pivotal moment for their characters is facilitated by the social context and optics of the double-date with Gallino and Bella.

Understanding Gallino’s Two Names

Viewer confusion often arises because Andy Garcia’s character uses two different names, which explains why some searches look for “Danny Morrell’s wife” instead of “Gallino’s wife”.

In the series, the character operates under the alias Dan Morrell (sometimes listed as Danny Morel) when dealing with banks and legitimate financial fronts, such as the investment vehicle Angel US Investments. However, his real name, used in contexts involving his cartel activities, is Gallino. Press materials and episode guides confirm that Dan Morrell is an alias for the same character. Therefore, his wife, Bella, is connected to both identities.

Landman Season 2 Release Details

Landman Season 2 premiered on Paramount+ on November 16, 2025. New episodes are released weekly every Sunday at 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT. The season consists of 10 episodes in total, with the finale scheduled for January 18, 2026.

The series was a major hit for Paramount+. Following its first season in late 2024, Landman became the most-watched Paramount+ original series of all time, with 14.9 million global households tuning in within its first four weeks. The Season 2 premiere saw a significant jump in viewership, drawing over 9.2 million global views in its first two days.

“Now that the audience knows all the characters, Taylor was able to really dive into the relationships more,” Billy Bob Thornton explained about the new season. “Last season, we had to explain what this business was all about and who the people are. This season, he was able to really focus in the first few episodes on the family dynamic and the business dynamic.”

You can watch all episodes of Landman exclusively on Paramount+, which offers both an Essential plan with limited ads and a Premium plan without ads.

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