Billy Bob Thornton found out he was the man for Landman even before he knew the show existed. The Oscar-winning actor was at the December 2021 Las Vegas premiere of 1883, a show in which he had a cameo role,

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.

The crowd and Thornton’s fellow cast members (including Demi Moore, Ali Larter, and Michael Peña) roared. The moment was in keeping with Thornton’s persona but also his starring role in Taylor Sheridan’s new series, set in the contemporary Texas oil fields.

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 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.

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,

Billy Bob Thornton poses on the red carpet at Landman Premiere with his 6th wife Connie Angland. The happy couple both were in black with Billy in several layers and Connie in a sleek floor-length gown.