Billy Bob Thornton finds a key role in 'Landman'

Billy Bob Thornton on how Taylor Sheridan wrote 'Landman' with him in mind
For the 'Goliath' actor, the opportunity to work with the series creator in a very lived-in role was too good to pass up.
Billy Bob Thornton backs his crude oil 'Landman' character, except for one 'Bama diss
Billy Bob Thornton knew that starring as oil company crisis-management specialist in "Landman" was never going to be a glam job. Thornton, 69, inhabits the role of foul-mouthed Big Oil fixer Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series from executive producers Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace,
Billy Bob Thornton Shares Why Starring in 'Landman' Makes Him "Very Happy"
And this time, the cast is about as star-studded as it can get, with Billy Bob Thornton at the helm alongside other A-Listers like Jon Hamm, Demi Moore, and Ali Larter. All this to say, if you’re looking for a series to make the end of Yellowstone sting a little less,
Billy Bob Thornton Knows Who He Is
The actor and former director has moved beyond past Hollywood slights and his old hotheaded reputation. But he still keeps having to explain himself.
Billy Bob Thornton is his own kind of leading man
Billy Bob Thornton looks back on his best movie and TV roles, sharing stories about his famous "Friday Night Lights" speech and why he's done directing.
The new wild west: Billy Bob Thornton finds a key role in 'Landman'
You’ve got to be right for a part or it’s not going to be a good experience, Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton contends.
Billy Bob Thornton takes on oil industry in new series, "Landman": "I don't take things that I'm not right for"
Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from " Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a man tasked with managing land and people in the oil-rich landscapes of West Texas.
Billy Bob Thornton Says Taylor Sheridan Fills the Need for ‘Human Stories’ with Shows Like ‘Landman’
Billy Bob Thornton says he took on the leading role in Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' because 'people are hungry for human stories.'
Billy Bob Thornton admits he's ‘happy’ he didn't become successful in his 20s
Billy Bob Thornton reflected on why he is "happy" that he didn't find massive career success when he was in his 20s. He was ...
Why Billy Bob Thornton Wears This Piece of Women's Clothing
The Friday Night Lights actor, who was wearing a pair of black Levi's women's jeans during the show, shared that he wears a ...
Billy Bob Thornton Is 'Happy' He Didn't Become a Star in His 20s
Billy Bob Thornton might be an acclaimed actor with decades of great work under his belt, but the Arkansas native still ...
Billy Bob Thornton says Robert Redford's life-changing career advice led to Hollywood success
Billy Bob Thornton recalled receiving a life-changing piece of advice from "Indecent Proposal" co-star Robert Redford when ...