Does Billy Bob Thornton Consider Himself Part of Hollywood?

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Key Takeaways
- Billy Bob Thornton distances himself from the Hollywood lifestyle.
- He emphasizes personal values over industry norms.
- His role in 'Landman' showcases his versatility as an actor.
- Thornton experiences anxiety when viewing his performances.
- He has a close working relationship with creator Taylor Sheridan.
Los Angeles, June 11 (NationPress) Actor Billy Bob Thornton, renowned for his roles in ‘Fargo’, ‘The Gray Man’, and more, has expressed that he does not identify as part of Hollywood.
The 69-year-old star mentioned that he doesn't see himself as part of the Hollywood elite, according to reports from ‘Female First UK’.
Despite his notable success in films like 'A Simple Plan', 'Armageddon', and 'Friday Night Lights', he prefers to keep a distance from the Hollywood lifestyle.
In an interview with ‘People’ magazine, he stated, "I don't engage in political discussions or similar topics with others. I tend to keep away from it all. I don’t really feel much of a connection to Hollywood, as you put it. I spend my time at home with family, in a recording studio, or touring. Those are my pursuits, and I generally keep to myself."
According to ‘Female First UK’, Billy Bob portrays Tommy Norris, an oil company landman, in the Paramount series Landman, and he has found joy in this role beyond what he initially expected.
He commented, "It’s almost as if several characters I have played are merged into one. He’s reminiscent of the characters from Goliath and Bad Santa; he doesn’t tolerate nonsense, but he also knows how to have a good time. Essentially, I'm portraying who I’d be as a landman."
Billy Bob has admitted to feeling "nervous" when watching himself perform. He revealed that he has tried to avoid viewing himself in Landman, despite receiving widespread acclaim for his portrayal.
He shared with 'Extra', "I feel anxious when I watch myself, so I haven’t really seen the episodes myself." Landman was developed by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, with Taylor writing the show specifically with Billy Bob in mind.
The actor recounted, "I had previously made a cameo for Taylor in ‘1883’. I went to Fort Worth and did that cameo. At the premiere in Las Vegas, he mentioned, ‘Listen, I’m writing this show tailored for your voice called ‘Landman’. I think you’re really going to enjoy it’. He had informed me about it a couple of years before we began filming, and I was thrilled when he sent me the initial scripts. It felt like a perfect fit."