Billy Bob Thornton shared how a life-changing conversation with Robert Redford during the filming of 'Indecent Proposal' impacted his career in Hollywood. The actor, now starring in 'Landman,' talked about the advice he received at a critical juncture in his early career.
Billy Bob Thornton shared how life-changing advice from Robert Redford paved the way for his success in Hollywood . The 69-year-old actor, who is starring in the new Taylor Sheridan-directed drama series ' Landman ,' had a small role in Redford's hit 1993 movie ' Indecent Proposal ,' which also starred Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson.
Thornton skyrocketed to fame after 'Sling Blade' became a surprise hit at the box office and received rave reviews from critics. The Arkansas native won the Academy Award for best screenplay and earned an Oscar nomination for his performance. He went on to earn a best supporting actor Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 1998 neo-noir crime thriller 'A Simple Plan.' The actor has also earned numerous accolades for his work in television.
Boomtown' host Christian Wallace teamed up with Sheridan to create the 10-episode Paramount+ show, which will premiere its first season on Nov. 17. Thornton, who leads the cast of 'Landman,' plays Tommy Norris, a crisis executive at an oil company. During his interview with Fox News Digital, Thornton recalled that Sheridan approached him about the show after the actor made an appearance in the 'Yellowstone' prequel series '1883.
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