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Billy Bob Thornton on the return of "Landman"

Name: Billy Bob Thornton on the return of "Landman"
Uploaded: 2025-11-09T10:04:00-0500
Duration: 8 min 23 s
Description: Actor, writer and musician Billy Bob Thornton has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ drama series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about his hillbilly roots, music, and the milestone of turning 70.

Actor, writer and musician Billy Bob Thornton has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ drama series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about his hillbilly roots, music, and the milestone of turning 70.