Billy Bob Thornton Compared His Character Tommy Norris in Landman to "Comfortable Pants"
Deadline
Billy Bob Thornton made an interesting analogy to describe his character at the Landman panel organized by Deadline. The actor likened his role as Tommy Norris to "comfortable, well-worn pants," highlighting the natural harmony between himself and the character. At the panel held at the DGA Theater, Thornton was joined by Sam Elliott and Andy Garcia, while director/producer Stephen Kay shared his insights about the process.
Thornton's statement reveals how close the character he plays in the series is to him. Such analogies are important as they show how much an actor internalizes a role and connects with the character. The discussions at the panel also showcased Landman's success in terms of script and character depth.
Before attending the panel, Thornton had filled an entire stage at the Stagecoach festival with his own music group, The Boxmasters, the night before. All participants at the panel spoke about the high production quality of the Landman series and the successful performances of the cast, offering positive evaluations of the show.