From Boxing Gym to TV Screen: An Unexpected Casting Call

Guy Burnet, a British actor, had no idea he was about to land a role in a popular TV show when he met Taylor Sheridan at a boxing gym. Burnet recalled the encounter, describing Sheridan as a “very handsome, muscly, tanned man” who struck up a conversation with him. Little did Burnet know that this chance meeting would lead to a role in “Landman. ” Sheridan, known for his distinctive style of filmmaking, often sets his projects in Fort Worth, where he grew up. When they met again a month later, Sheridan shared his vision for the character: an “Indiana Jones-type” role. Burnet was invited to Fort Worth to bring this character to life.Burnet plays Charlie Newsom, a geologist, in the second season of “Landman. ” Newsom first appears in the fourth episode, where he develops a romantic connection with Rebecca Falcone, a lawyer working for M-Tex Oil. Burnet praised Sheridan’s writing, noting how natural and authentic the dialogue felt. He credited Sheridan’s background as an actor for making the lines so fluid and easy to deliver. The role of Charlie Newsom seems to have been a perfect fit for Burnet, who has appeared in various TV shows and movies. His performance in “Landman” highlights Sheridan’s ability to create compelling characters and engaging stories.