Billy Bob Thornton says reports of his 'Landman' demise are 'AI-generated'
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAYJanuary 17, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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What a week it's been for both "Landman" Tommy Norris and the actor who portrays the tough-talking oil man on the Paramount+ series, Billy Bob Thornton.
In the Jan. 11 episode, Norris was shockingly fired from his job as president of M-Tex Oil by owner Cami Miller (Demi Moore). Shocking, of course. But the fictional storyline somehow worked its way into real life with reports circulating that Thornton could be leaving "Landman" after two seasons.
Oscar-winner Thornton, 70, calls the basis for the reports, "AI-generated crap."
They're not true no matter what happens in the "Landman" Jan. 18 finale on Paramount+.
"There's an AI report that Demi and I are a couple now, and there's one that I'm leaving the show," says Thornton. "They have nothing to do with reality."
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Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy in Season 2 of "Landman," streaming on Paramount+.
With Season 3 scheduled to begin shooting in the spring, Thornton vows, "I'll be there."
The actor doesn't give specifics on his potential stay, but the "Landman" hit continues to roll. Western icon Sam Elliott joined the cast in Season 2 as Tommy's father, which has been a ball.
"It's been great working with Sam. And I love doing the show," says Thornton. "I'll be here as long as it plays out. If it's five years, great. If it's six, I'm there."
As for Tommy, we'll see on Sunday if Cami reverses her decision or turns her righthand oil guy into an adversary.
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