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 and Connie Angland are stepping out for a rare date night. The Sling Blade actor, 69, hit the red carpet premiere of his new show Landman on Nov. 12. Thornton, dressed in all black and a fedora,

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.