12 ways Fort Worth has become a backdrop for filming TV shows
Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization
Over the past few years, the Fort Worth area (with our authentic Texas vibe) has become a popular "set" for filming a range of TV shows. Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' series makes use of local spots like TCU's campus and Hotel Drover. Real-life landmen in Fort Worth watched the series premiere at the American Association of Professional Landmen headquarters.
Here's just a few of the TV series and scenes that have filmed around town.
'Landman' is set in the world of oil rigs and is the latest series from 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan. | Published July 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
Texas landmen explain how close to reality is the job portrayed in the show. | Published November 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
Recognizable places and landmarks in and around Fort Worth were part of the show. | Published November 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
Viewers of the show can expect in-house Texas references in the series. | Published November 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
The historic country club was one of several Fort Worth references made in the third episode of 'Landman.' | Published November 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
The Mexican restaurant was featured in a scene with Jon Hamm's character. | Published December 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
The ninth episode of the Paramount+ series also featured a cameo from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
The tire shop proved to be an important location for Billy Bob Thornton's character. | Published January 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
The show is is described as a cartel survival story from three different character perspectives. | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
Visit this Fort Worth coffee kiosk to get your drink from a barista in a bikini. | Published February 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales
The Billy Bob Thornton-led series has been filming in Cowtown since late March. | Published March 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
The new bill more than doubles the $200 million in incentives that Texas lawmakers passed in 2023. | Published April 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
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