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Landmanis the latest addition to the prolific filmography of producer Taylor Sheridan. The series stars Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role and premiered to mostly positive reviews. However, it is also distinctive from other Sheridan shows in one aspect despite sharing some qualities with the creator’s most popular productions.
During an interview, Thornton talked about his character in the series and revealed what attracted him to the role. In the process, the actor revealed what makes the latest Sheridan creation different from other shows while also underlining its grounded nature. Here is why Taylor Sheridan’sLandmanmight just be his most grounded series yet.
Billy Bob Thornton Discusses His Role in Taylor Sheridan’sLandman
Billy Bob Thorntonfirst worked with creator Taylor Sheridan on the Western-drama series1883. The duo later collaborated on the drama seriesLandman, which exploresthe world of West Texas oil rigs. In the series, Thornton plays the role of Tommy Norris, an abrasive landman at an old company.
During an interview withVanity Fair, Thornton talked about his role in the series describing his character as a fixer and a foreman. Thornton explained that his character serves as a link between the workers and managers putting him in an interesting spot.
There aren’t really a lot of scenes where my character comes home and says, ‘My God, was my day amazing!’ I slink into the house every day like somebody just beat the hell out of me.
Thornton made the above statement, explaining how his character was often required to do the dirty work and wasn’t opposed to getting his hands in the mud.
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Furthermore, Thornton added that despite the circumstances his character was a man of honor. The actor revealed that Tommy wants to be fair with the people around him. However, he wasn’t afraid to hand it back and could also end up taking a few hits in the process.
Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris ProvesLandmanis Taylor Sheridan’s Most Grounded Show
From Thornton’s words, it is evident that Tommy Norris isn’t your typicalTaylor Sheridanprotagonist. The creator’s shows mostly feature main characters who encompass the ideas of a traditional American hero. However, despite being depicted as working class, these characters rarely find themselves doing the dirty work.
In contrast,Landmanshows Tommy going through the rigorous process of working on an oil rig. At the same time, it also frames his actions in a morally complex manner that cannot be simply defined as good or evil. Similarly, the character might not just come out on top in every conflict and get knocked down a few times, making him a departure from typical Sheridan heroes.
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Furthermore, the series is loosely based on the podcastBoomtown, which remained true to the roughneck in West Texas. The same attribute has been carried forward in the television series, which makes it even more grounded. As a result,compared to other Sheridan showslikeYellowstoneandTulsa King, the series appears to be the creator’s most grounded effort yet.
Landmanis streaming on Paramount+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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