For fans of the neo-Western drama Longmire, hope for a revival has never felt more real. At this year's Longmire Days celebration in Buffalo, Wyoming, series star Robert Taylor dropped a tantalizing update that has the fandom buzzing. Speaking during the annual "A Longmire Conversation" panel, Taylor revealed that showrunner Greer Shephard recently told him something he'd "never heard before": "It's time for Longmire."
The panel, which also featured author Craig Johnson and cast members A Martinez (Jacob Nighthorse) and Louanne Stephens (Ruby), was partially recorded and shared on the official Longmire Days Facebook page. Taylor emphasized that Shephard is "the key" to making a revival happen, and her words suggest that behind-the-scenes conversations are more serious than ever. While nothing is confirmed, this marks the strongest signal yet that Walt Longmire might ride again.
Cast and Creatives Are All In
This isn't the first time the Longmire family has expressed interest in returning. Last year, Zahn McClarnon (who played Mathias) told Collider he'd "jump at a chance" to rejoin the show. Taylor and actor John Bishop (Bob Barnes) echoed those sentiments at the 2024 Longmire Days, and Martinez did the same at the 2025 Western Writers of America convention. Katee Sackhoff, who played Vic, declared on her podcast that demand for a revival "feels stronger than it's ever felt," with Taylor agreeing, "To me, the time is right."
Previous attempts to resurrect the series were reportedly stymied by disputes between Warner Bros. and Netflix, but the tone has shifted. Taylor's latest comments suggest those hurdles may be clearing. The show originally aired on A&E for three seasons before Netflix revived it for three more, ending in 2017. Given that other series like Justified have successfully returned, a Longmire revival seems plausible—especially with Paramount potentially involved this time.
What a Revival Could Look Like
Taylor has his own vision for a potential comeback. He's suggested the revival should open with Walt picking up Bob Barnes from prison, following Bob's arrest for armed robbery in the series finale. But for now, fans should be thrilled that anyone in the industry is even talking about it. Craig Johnson reminded the audience that Longmire has already beaten the odds once, saying, "The fact that you guys are here, the fact that you continue to keep the faith... that really is big and making this possible."
The Longmire universe continues to thrive on the page. Johnson releases at least one new novel a year, with last year's Return to Sender and this year's The Brother's McKay keeping Walt's adventures alive. A new short story collection, Have Courage, is due this fall. With a wealth of source material and an enthusiastic cast, the timing feels right for a revival—much like the recent King of the Hill revival that kept its charm intact.
As Longmire Days continues to draw crowds each summer, the demand for more episodes is undeniable. Taylor's update, combined with the cast's eagerness and Johnson's ongoing novels, makes a revival feel less like a pipe dream and more like an inevitability. Fans are on the edge of their seats, waiting for the next chapter.
