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 isn't 'big on pretending to be someone.' Taylor Sheridan wrote 'Landman' for him.
It's always a nice thing for an actor when a writer writes specifically for you,” Thornton told Yahoo Entertainment.
Billy Bob Thornton Calls ‘Landman' a ‘More Intense, More Dangerous, and More Humorous' Version of ‘Giant'
During a post-screening Q&A, the star of Taylor Sheridan's new Paramount+ series said the "Yellowstone" creator promised a character written in his voice: "Boy, you did get my voice, didn't you?"
Billy Bob Thornton figured out oil industry for 'Landman' show
Billy Bob Thornton enjoyed learning more about the oil industry for his role in the television series “Landman” as Tommy Norris, a crisis executive for an oil company in West Texas.
Billy Bob Thornton on starring in new drama, "Landman" from "Yellowstone" creator
Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris,
‘Landman’ Star Billy Bob Thornton on the Director Who Said He Was Too Ugly to Act
The ‘Landman’ actor reflects on his childhood in Arkansas the movie that elevated his career.
Billy Bob Thornton shares why he took on complex ‘Landman’ role
Billy Bob Thornton explains the character and plot that made him want to play the role of Tommy Norris in "Landman," set in a West Texas oil-fueled boomtown.
Thornton says 'Landman' shows 'ups and downs' of oil industry
"Landman," a new series coming to Paramount+, explores the underbelly of the petroleum industry with Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy as the guide. Thornton says the series shows "the good, the bad, the ugly of the oil business" as it delves into the relationships and the people affected by it.
When Does 'Landman' Start? Release Date for New Paramount+ Demi Moore Show
Created by "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan, "Landman" tells the story of the modern-day oil business in West Texas.
Billy Bob Thornton urges people to watch ‘Landman’ without an agenda
Billy Bob Thornton hopes viewers watch his new Paramount+ series "Landman" without an agenda, as it tells the story of the Texas oil business in the 2000s with compelling characters.
Five Lone Star State-sized reasons to watch Taylor Sheridan's new Texas-set series 'Landman'
The show starring Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, Demi Moore and the state of Texas begins streaming Sunday on Paramount+ ...