Billy Bob Thornton, the ever-unpredictable character actor, is set to grace the hot seat of The View this Friday, November 15. His mission? To give viewers a taste of his new Paramount+ series, Landman, before it hits the streaming service on November 17. For fans of Thornton and Taylor Sheridan’s particular brand of stoic, dusty drama, this is a must-see.
Landman looks to explore the often-unseen world of West Texas oil rigs and the larger-than-life figures who populate it. Think wildcat billionaires, high-stakes deals, and the kind of moral compromises that fuel both fortunes and family feuds. The show is based on the Boomtown podcast, which chronicled the real-life drama of the oil business, so expect at least a touch of realism mixed in with Sheridan’s signature heightened storytelling.
Thornton plays Tommy Norris, a crisis manager tackling the treacherous waters of an oil company—a role that seems tailor-made for his world-weary charisma. He’s joined by a cast including Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, and Jacob Lofland, each likely entangled in their own messy oil-soaked dramas.
Tune in to ABC at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, for Thornton’s appearance on The View. Whether he’ll offer insightful commentary or simply eccentric anecdotes, it’s likely to be worth watching.
