Billy Bob Thornton discusses his role in Taylor Sheridan's new show 'Landman,' praising Sheridan for creating authentic human stories in his work, similar to his other series like 'Yellowstone' and 'Mayor of Kingstown.'
Billy Bob Thornton stars in Taylor Sheridan's new Paramount+ series 'Landman,' set in the Texas oil industry. Thornton credits Sheridan's success to his focus on human stories, contrasting with the prevalence of superhero and animated films. The series, which also features Jon Hamm and Demi Moore, explores complex characters and relationships, with Thornton praising Sheridan's ability to write in his voice. 'Landman' premieres with its first two episodes on Sunday.
On the 34th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, The Athletic has published a special project remembering the 97 men and women who lost their lives. The project aims to tell the human stories behind the sombre statistics and to keep the memories and legacies of those who died alive. The families of the victims were asked to share their stories, and several agreed to participate. The project includes stories of James Aspinall, Richard Jones and Tracey Cox, Eric Hughes, Andrew Sefton, Gary Jones, Peter McDonnell, Graham Roberts, Steve Fox, Keith McGrath, and James Delaney.