Overview

• Thornton received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a TV Drama on June 9 for his lead turn in Paramount+’s series Landman.
• He credited his real-life fatherhood of four for informing his dynamic with Michelle Randolph’s character, which grew into a close off-screen bond.
• Series creator Taylor Sheridan crafted the part of Tommy Norris specifically for Thornton following his cameo in Sheridan’s 1883.
• At promotional events in Austin and Los Angeles, Thornton emphasized his preference for privacy away from Hollywood’s politics and the red-carpet scene.
• Landman’s portrayal of the Texas oil industry continues to fuel conversations about its impact on workers and local communities.