Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm, has finally debuted on Paramount+ and its just the kind of drama-filled, increasingly high-stakes, ego-driven thriller that you've been looking for.

Billy Bob Thornton is about as rugged, no-nonsense, and tough as a leading man gets, and he receives a prime opportunity to tap into those qualities—as well as his gift for hard-bitten humor—with Landman,

The actor and former director has moved beyond past Hollywood slights and his old hotheaded reputation. But he still keeps having to explain himself.

Thornton cited Sheridan's other work, including "Yellowstone" and "Mayor of Kingstown," as material that reflects the authentic humanity of America.

Billy Bob Thornton's willingness to hop on a flight led to a role of a lifetime. During a Q&A session at a Landman screening in Nashville, Tenn., the actor, 69, revealed how series creator Taylor Sheridan wrote the series with him in mind after he agreed to film a brief cameo in 1883.

Later that day, he’d perform with his band, The Boxmasters, at Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall after being honored there by the Lone Star Film Festival for his contributions to Texas film and TV. His latest Texas role is in Taylor Sheridan ’s Permian Basin oil drama, Landman, which premieres Sunday on Paramount+.

Landman stars Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter and Jon Hamm. Who's Who in 'Landman'? The show centers around the character of Tommy Norris, played Billy Bob Thornton, wh

Drilling for oil is one of the most controversial and profitable ways to make a living. Taylor Sheridan’s new series “Landman,” which premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, Nov. 17 takes audiences to the hot,