That's where he met Taylor Sheridan, whose vast television empire includes most of the shows people subscribe to Paramount+ for (including "Lioness," "Mayor of Kingstown" and "Lawmen: Bass Reeves"). "He said,

Billy Bob Thornton fixes Big Oil as Tommy Norris in the Taylor Sheridan universe drama "Landman," which streams Episode 3 on Paramount + Sunday.

For the 'Goliath' actor, the opportunity to work with the series creator in a very lived-in role was too good to pass up.

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 says he took on the leading role in Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' because 'people are hungry for human stories.'

Focusing his attention on the oil business in west Texas, uber producer Taylor Sheridan has created a “Dallas” that tells more than J.R. Ewing ever would.

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 offers a confident response to Landman's future in season 2 and beyond as the Taylor Sheridan show dominates streaming.