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Taylor Sheridan References 'Bad Santa' in New Billy Bob Thornton Role
Series creator Taylor Sheridan drew inspiration from his character Willie T. Stokes in the 2003 film Bad Santa when pitching a new role to actor Billy Bob Thornton for the series Landman. The reference highlights the actor's versatility and the creative process behind the show.
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From the North Pole to the Texas oil fields, Billy Bob Thornton’s Landman role was influenced by one of his other iconic characters. Series creator Taylor Sheridan recently revealed that he referenced Thornton’s titular role as Willie T. Stokes in 2003’s Bad Santa when he pitched t
2026-07-03 02:27 UTC