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Thornton: Southern Actors Face Hollywood Prejudice

11/13/2025

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Billy Bob Thornton, actor, said in an interview that southern actors face prejudice in Hollywood, recalling an audition where he was deemed not southern enough.
His career took off after he directed and starred in "Sling Blade" in 1996.
Thornton now stars in "Landman," a Texas oil industry series, as crisis manager Tommy Norris.
The second season premieres on November 16, 2025, featuring pressure and secrets in the oil business.

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Billy Bob Thornton, actor, said in an interview that southern actors face prejudice in Hollywood, recalling an audition where he was deemed not southern enough.
His career took off after he directed and starred in "Sling Blade" in 1996.
Thornton now stars in "Landman," a Texas oil industry series, as crisis manager Tommy Norris.
The second season premieres on November 16, 2025, featuring pressure and secrets in the oil business.