Fans of the hit Paramount+ show Landman have been speculating about Tommy Norris's fate following Episode 9 of Season 2, "Plans, Tears and Sirens," where Cami Miller, owner of M-Tex Oil, abruptly fires Tommy as the president of the company. This shocking moment has left fans questioning what lies ahead for Tommy and whether or not he will remain as a character in this world, and also if Billy Bob Thornton will continue to portray him.Landman has secured a third season, and fans are eager to see if Tommy will be back and if Thornton will retain his role. Tommy has been vital in every season of the series, and the actual title of the series refers to Thornton's position in the oil industry.Multiple reports have floated on social media regarding Thornton’s future on the show, following this change. It appears the actor has responded enough times to indicate he is not leaving. Plus, his firing late in the storyline seems like it will lead to another direction for Landman and does not appear to be an exit for the actor.The Landman Season 2 twist and its impact on Tommy NorrisIn the January 11 release of Landman Season 2 Episode 9, things reached a dramatic point when Cami Miller let Tommy go as the president of M-Tex Oil. Cami made her decision while attending an event for the launch of the company's offshore drilling project. She mentioned to him that the oil company requires someone who is willing to take risks and that he was too cautious for this position.The incident was one that stirred lots of passion and emotion between the two characters. On Tommy's side of the argument, he feels the newly proposed drilling project has too high a risk factor based on previous dealings. Cami, on the other hand, believes there is risk in all aspects of doing business in the oil industry and therefore doesn't find any concerns with moving forward with the project, with or without consequences.The incident has gained a lot of traction on social media with fans posting a multitude of differing opinions regarding whether or not Thornton's character will continue to be on the show, now that his character has been terminated, if this means that the actor will not return for Season 3, and how he may exit the show in terms of storylines. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhat some of these discussions miss, however, are the firing of Tommy Norris is a story-related decision and does not mean that Tommy will no longer be part of the show. Tommy Norris is still alive and present in the show's storylines, and the termination of his character will only allow for the introduction of new conflicts and storylines, without any actual removal of the character.What Billy Bob Thornton has said and what comes next?In the face of all the online talk, Billy Bob Thornton himself has addressed the rumours about leaving Landman. In interviews, Thornton shut down the idea that he was exiting the show, calling many of the posts "AI-generated" and not based on real information. He confirmed that he is still signed to be part of the series and that he plans to continue with the show when Landman Season 3 production begins."There's an AI report that Demi and I are a couple now, and there's one that I'm leaving the show," Thornton said. "They have nothing to do with reality."In an interview, Thornton stated that he will remain on Landman as long as the show is going and people will want him on it; thus, he joked about staying for as many seasons as it takes to finish the storyline.In the story, Tommy Norris has now assumed another position after being fired from his old job; he has embarked on a new venture and has formed an oil company. This creates tension with Cami and various other characters in future episodes of the series. This creative direction will permit the creators to establish a new direction for the overall series while keeping Tommy at the centre of attention.While exact release dates for Season 3 have not been announced, production is expected to begin in the spring, with a potential late-2026 or early-2027 release. Fans are looking forward to seeing how the series continues and how Tommy Norris's story unfolds.