'Landman' star Billy Bob Thornton says working people relate to the struggles the characters face
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAt the center of the show is Thornton's character – Tommy Norris. Thornton portrays a "landman," a crisis manager working for an oil company called M-Tex. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
- ▪CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAt the center of the show is Thornton's character – Tommy Norris.
- ▪Thornton portrays a "landman," a crisis manager working for an oil company called M-Tex.
- ▪Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
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| Canonical URL | https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/landman-star-billy-bob-thornton-says-working-people-relate-struggles-characters-face |
| Publication time | Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:49 -0400 |
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Exclusive Interviews 'Landman' star Billy Bob Thornton says working people relate to the struggles the characters face Thornton says the show's mix of emotion, drama, humor, absurdity and danger appeals to audiences everywhere By Janelle Ash Fox News Published June 11, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'Landman' star Billy Bob Thornton shares why the audience relates to the series Billy Bob Thornton told Fox News Digital that "Landman" is a hit among the working class because viewers relate to the struggles. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Billy Bob Thornton knows exactly why Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" has turned into a global favorite.
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