Skip Bayless praises Jerry Jones' cameo in Landman; the star further explains his role

Jerry Jones, the well-known owner of the Dallas Cowboys, has done something pretty cool outside of football. He made a surprise appearance in a TV show! This 82-year-old guy who's big in the NFL (and also got his start in oil) had a little cameo in Taylor Sheridan's popular Paramount+ series, Landman.

Landman has some big-time actors like Jon Hamm and Billy Bob Thornton, and Jones was in the second to last episode of the first season. People couldn't believe it when they saw him on their screens. Skip Bayless, who hosts The Skip Bayless Show, talked about how amazing Jerry's acting was. He called it "the best scene of the season" and said it was "riveting."

What's even more interesting is that the show's creator, Taylor Sheridan, told Jerry to just act like he normally does. And it seems to have worked out great for him.

Jones nailed it with his advice because he won over the crowds with a hospital scene full of feelings about family and what he's leaving behind. Jerry Jones' monologue was like something out of his real life. It was so moving that even the big-shot NFL team owner teared up, and fans everywhere were touched by it.

Jerry Jones in Landman is a cameo to remember

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Jones made a surprise appearance on Landman on January 5, 2025, in the ninth episode of Season 1. He played a role as himself, dropping by to see Jon Hamm's character, Monty Miller, who was dealing with serious heart trouble at the time. The scene had stories from Jones's life, including what was happening in the show about going after what you want and the sacrifices you might have to make.

One of the standout parts was when Jerry Jones talked about his days in the oil and gas industry and how that job helped him buy the Cowboys way back in 1989.

Looking back at what drove him, Jones shared during that moment:

"I thought I was doing it for my kids, but the one who got the most out of it was me."

Bayless went into detail on his program, praising how Jones managed to bring genuine feelings from his own life into his acting.

"I’ve never seen anything like that from Jerry Jones," he remarked.

He also pointed out that Jerry's powerful presence stole the spotlight from Thornton and Hamm, both big names nominated for Emmy awards.

How did Taylor Sheridan coach Jerry Jones for Landman?

Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind who created Landman, knows how to get the most out of his actors. He's got quite the reputation for his work on shows like Yellowstone and the spin-off 1883.

When it came to Jerry Jones's cameo, Sheridan didn't just let him pop in and out – oh no, he turned that brief appearance into a scene-stealer.

Bayless mentioned that Sheridan motivated Jones to pull inspiration from his personal life, especially his recollections of collaborating with his kids and the difficulties of juggling family life with career achievements. Billy Bob Thornton, playing the role of Tommy Norris, raved about Jerry Jones' innate ability.

He said,

"Jerry brought something real to the table—his passion for his family and his story made the scene unforgettable."

Jerry Jones seems to have touched people's hearts with his performance, and not just NFL fans. His heartfelt speech hit home with folks trying to deal with their families. He's speaking from the heart, and everyone can relate. People who love Landman have been on social media praising Jerry for acting so realistically.

It's not just about football; it's about real life and the tough choices we all have to make sometimes. Even the critics say that because he's so honest in real life, the show's story about oil and the people it affects is more powerful.