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

Billy Bob Thornton and wife Connie Angland attended the premiere of his new Western drama 'Landman' together on Nov. 12. The pair have been together since 2003 when they met shortly after Thornton's divorce from Angelina Jolie.

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.

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 was pictured with his sixth wife, Connie Angland, at the premiere of Landman at Paramount Studios, two decades after split with Angelina Jolie.

The ‘Landman’ actor reflects on his childhood in Arkansas the movie that elevated his career.

Billy Bob Thornton hopes viewers watch his new Paramount+ series "Landman" without an agenda, as it tells the story of the Texas oil business in the 2000s with compelling characters.

Billy Bob Thornton poses on the red carpet at Landman Premiere with his 6th wife Connie Angland. The happy couple both were in black with Billy in several layers and Connie in a sleek floor-length gown.