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entertainment1 year ago

Billy Bob Thornton Stars in Taylor Sheridan's Oil Drama 'Landman'

Billy Bob Thornton discusses his role in Taylor Sheridan's new series 'Landman,' which explores the impact of the West Texas oil boom. Thornton plays Tommy Norris, an oil crisis manager navigating the complex world of oil tycoons and local interests. Filming took place in the challenging conditions of West Texas, enhancing Thornton's connection to his character. Despite living in California, Thornton's Southern roots and love for Texas remain strong, as he reflects on the portrayal of Southern culture in media and his collaboration with Sheridan.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#billy-bob-thornton#entertainment#landman
entertainment2 years ago

Danny McBride's 'The Righteous Gemstones' Continues to Shine in Season 3.

Danny McBride, creator and star of HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones," discusses his move from Los Angeles to Charleston, South Carolina, and the creative community he has built there with his production company, Rough House Pictures. McBride's latest series is his most Southern yet, and he continues to explore themes of masculinity and family relationships through his characters. Despite being known for playing boorish characters, McBride insists that he is not like them and has left Hollywood to preserve his integrity of self.

via The New York Times|
#comedy#danny-mcbride#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Ian Somerhalder Admits to Drinking at Age 4

Actor Ian Somerhalder revealed in an interview with Page Six that he first tasted alcohol at the age of four by stealing mint juleps from his family. Growing up in Louisiana, bourbon was a big part of the Southern culture and bonding experience. Somerhalder co-founded Brother's Bond Bourbon with his "Vampire Diaries" co-star Paul Wesley. He also confessed to doing "blood doping" as a young athlete in the early '90s, which is now illegal in competitive sports.

via Page Six|
#alcohol#brothers-bond-bourbon#childhood-memories