AVOYELLES PARISH BOAT BUILDER FEATURED ON PARAMOUNT PLUS SERIES “LANDMAN”

A handcrafted cypress pirogue built in Bunkie, Louisiana, recently appeared on the national stage in the television series Landman, now streaming on Paramount Plus.

The boat was built by Jacob Parrish, owner of Parrish Pirogues and Cypress, a custom boat and furniture builder based in Bunkie. The pirogue was used in Season 2, Episode 9 of Landman, which aired Sunday, January 11, 2026. While the episode was filmed in Fort Worth, Texas, the scene was set as an oil field company gathering in the Louisiana Delta, making an authentic Louisiana-built vessel an important detail for the production.

Parrish said his boats have become a trusted resource for filmmakers seeking authenticity and craftsmanship.

“Parrish Pirogues has been on the list as a preferred boat builder since 2015, when I built the boats for Salem,” Parrish said. “Filmmakers contact me when they are filming in the area and need a custom boat.”

Parrish Pirogues and Cypress has built several boats for film and television over the years, but Parrish said this project stood out.

“Landman, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, is my favorite,” Parrish said. “Seeing something built here in AVOYELLES Parish used in a major production is something I take a lot of pride in.”

Adding to the significance of the project, Landman is directed by Taylor Sheridan, the same director behind the hit television series Yellowstone. Sheridan is known for his emphasis on realistic settings and attention to regional detail, a focus reflected in the use of locally crafted props such as Parrish’s pirogue.

Parrish Pirogues and Cypress has been in business for more than 10 years, specializing in traditional pirogues, custom-order boats, and handcrafted cypress furniture. Each piece is built with durability, function, and the long-standing boatbuilding traditions of Louisiana in mind.

From quiet bayous to high-profile television productions, Parrish’s work highlights how skilled craftsmanship in AVOYELLES Parish can reach well beyond parish lines while still staying rooted in local heritage.