“Have a real protectiveness”: Landman Season 2’s Guy Burnet discusses how he and Kayla Wallace brought the strong ‘chemistry’ between their characters

In just a few episodes, Landman Season 2 dropped a pairing that feels lived in, messy, and real. So how did that spark happen so naturally? The answer to this is simple: Trust, comfort, and effort.

As Guy Burnet explains it, the chemistry between Charlie and Rebecca came from real conversations, shared space, and a genuine protectiveness that carried straight onto the screen.

In an interview with Variety, Guy Burnet explained:

“So we met up and talked about life and shared stories, and got on well. Kayla and I have a real protectiveness of each other, and we bring that chemistry to the characters and let that be natural.”

That honesty is exactly why it works.

How Landman Season 2 let chemistry grow instead of forcing it

One of the coolest things about Landman Season 2 is how it lets moments breathe. Charlie and Rebecca do not feel rushed or overly polished. That was very much the point. In the interview with Variety, Guy Burnet says that the connection started before the cameras even rolled.

Burnet also shared with Variety that Kayla Wallace is nothing like her tightly wound character. He described her as kind, generous, and gentle, and said she was fully invested in building something meaningful together.

According to Burnet, not every actor wants to do that extra work. Wallace did. The idea was not just to hit marks but to elevate scenes and make them feel alive.

In Landman Season 2, that effort shows. Rebecca and Charlie's scenes feel like two people dropping their guard, not two actors chasing a spark. That is why the chemistry lands. It was built slowly, with intention, and with respect.

Guy Burnet on vulnerability, confidence, and showing up honestly

Another reason the chemistry works in Landman Season 2 is that Burnet never plays Charlie like a fantasy hero. Speaking to Variety, he was very open about how exposed he felt filming his first episode. He joked about modern Hollywood bodies and said:

“Let’s be honest, I’m not Chris Hemsworth. Everyone’s a beefcake these days in these Marvel movies.”

Burnet explained that the first scene he shot involved waking up in bed with Rebecca, and instead of panicking, he leaned into how Charlie would actually feel. He talked about standing there, fully aware of how beautiful Wallace is, and honestly thinking, why would she want to be with him?

That insecurity shaped the character. Charlie sees himself as lucky. He does not assume anything will last. He enjoys the moment and accepts whatever comes next.

That mindset made the scenes feel grounded. Burnet told Variety that once he let go of trying to impress, the nerves faded. Charlie is happy go lucky, slightly stunned by his own luck, and fully aware Rebecca might never call him again. That honesty makes him believable, and it makes their connection feel earned instead of scripted.

As Landman Season 2 moves ahead, Burnet believes the chemistry does more than add romance. In the same Variety interview, he said the bond between Rebecca and Charlie helps open both characters up.

Rebecca becomes more layered, which then allows fans to learn more about Charlie too. Burnet made it clear that his role serves her story first, while also pulling Charlie naturally into the wider M Tex world.

That is why this pairing feels important. It is not just about sparks. It is about trust, growth, and letting characters change each other in quiet ways. And that all comes back to the real protectiveness Burnet and Wallace built before stepping on set.

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