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 might be an acclaimed actor with decades of great work under his belt, but the Arkansas native still maintains a down-to-earth approach to fame. When looking back on his accomplished career in a new interview with Fox News,

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