LOS ANGELES: Billy Bob Thornton enjoys learning more about the oil industry thanks to his role on the television series “Landman” as Tommy Norris, a crisis management executive for a West Texas oil company.
“I had no idea how much of what we use is made from oil,” he said.
“The problem is, it (the program) is neither pro-oil nor anti-oil. It just presents some facts,” he added.
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“Landman,” distributed by Paramount+ and premiering Sunday, explores the inner workings of the oil and gas industry through Norris’s eyes.
The “Fargo” actor’s character handles issues that arise during oil production, including personnel, technical logistics and legal cases.
However, after a number of unfortunate incidents, including a stolen plane being used for drug trafficking and a faulty pump exploding, Tommy finds himself facing problems from all sides. side, including being investigated by his own company.
His pain is compounded by the arrival of his estranged daughter Ainsley Norris, played by Michelle Randolph, and his explosive ex-wife Angela, played by Ali Larter, as well as son Cooper Norris, played by Played by Jacob Lofland, who insists on joining the family. business.
The premiere of the television series “Landman” at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles
Actor Billy Bob Thornton attends the premiere of the television series “Landman” at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 12, 2024.
The show is written and directed by “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan and is based on the “Boomtown” podcast by Christian Wallace, who helped Sheridan make the show.
“It’s the ups and downs, the good, the bad, the ugly of the oil business,” Thornton said.
However, he emphasized that the core of the film is mainly about the characters’ relationships and how they are affected by the oil industry.
“The thing about the Tommy Norris character is that I only play him like I would if I were in the oil business, you know, which I pretty much do in everything I do,” Thornton said.
“It’s like you have to put most of your energy into it. But the great news is that there was a natural harmony with everyone,” he added.
Wallace said at the film’s premiere Tuesday at Paramount Studios that he hopes viewers gain more insight into an industry the world relies on.
“I hope that this is a glimpse into the lives of the men and women of West Texas who truly risk their lives and limbs to power the world and so, you know, I hope it starts some conversations,” Wallace said.