Thornton stars in the 'Yellowstone' creator's newest series 'Landman,' set in the world of the Texas oil business.

It's always a nice thing for an actor when a writer writes specifically for you,” Thornton told Yahoo Entertainment.

The crowd and Thornton’s fellow cast members (including Demi Moore, Ali Larter, and Michael Peña) roared. The moment was in keeping with Thornton’s persona but also his starring role in Taylor Sheridan’s new series, set in the contemporary Texas oil fields.

Billy Bob Thornton, 69, is an Oscar-winning actor, screenwriter, director and musician best known for the films “Sling Blade” and “Monster’s Ball,” and for the TV series “Fargo” and “Goliath.” He stars in the new Paramount+ series “Landman.

Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris,

Billy Bob Thornton enjoyed learning more about the oil industry for his role in the television series “Landman” as Tommy Norris, a crisis executive for an oil company in West Texas.

Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, and Landman Co-Creator Christian Wallace are joined by other cast to talk about the new series.

Billy Bob Thornton recalled how a conversation with Taylor Sheridan led him to star in the “Yellowstone” creator's new series “Landman.”