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Ali Larter on Challenges of Bikini Scenes in Landman

Published 27 January 2026

Ali Larter has opened up about the challenges of filming her character's revealing scenes in the Paramount+ series "Landman," admitting that the bikini moments are her least favorite to shoot. The 49-year-old actress, who portrays the free-spirited Angela Norris, shared her candid thoughts in a recent interview, highlighting the personal hurdles she faces despite the role's demands.

"Landman," created by Taylor Sheridan, follows Tommy Norris, a seasoned petroleum landman in West Texas, as he navigates the high-stakes world of oil operations for M-Tex Oil. Played by Billy Bob Thornton, Tommy leads a family marked by tension and resilience, including his ex-wife Angela, their daughter Ainsley and son Cooper. The series premiered in November 2024, with its second season concluding earlier this month when Tommy, fired by his boss Cami Miller (Demi Moore), joins his son Cooper (Jacob Lofland) and father T.L. (Sam Elliott) to launch their own company. Already renewed for a third season, the show blends corporate intrigue with domestic drama in the Norris household.

Larter's character, Angela, embodies confidence through her unpredictable nature and frequent choice of scantily clad...

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