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,

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

A landman has the weight of the world on his shoulders,” Billy Bob Thornton tells TV Insider about his Landman character Tommy Norris, who does the burdensome dirty job in the West Texas oil fields in this series written and executive produced by Yellowstone‘s Taylor Sheridan.

Although Yellowstone ‘s acclaimed run at TV was cut short following Kevin Costner’s exit, which is now set to conclude next month, this isn’t stopping Taylor Sheridan from exploring the western landscape. With Billy Bob Thornton’s Landman opening to a decent reception, fans are excited to see what the new IP has up its sleeve for future episodes.

Set in the stark desert of West Texas, the Paramount+ drama follows an oil company's dogged fixer as he tries to prevent the rigs, his family, and the American dream from falling apart.

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,

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.

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