'Landman' star Billy Bob Thornton says working people relate to the struggles the characters face

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Billy Bob Thornton told Fox News Digital ‘Landman’ is a hit among the working class because viewers relate to the struggles. NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Billy Bob Thornton knows exactly why Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" has turned into a global favorite. During an interview with Fox News Digital at the Newport Beach TV Fest, Thornton shared that people from all economic backgrounds enjoy "Landman," but the working class can relate to the struggles. "Working people, I think, really relate to the struggles that the family goes through and the people who work in this industry," Thornton said. Billy Bob Thornton said the working class relates to "Landman." (Matei Horvath/Getty Images) Thornton told Fox News Digital why he believes "Landman" turned into a worldwide hit, and that's all thanks to Sheridan's "finger on the pulse of people." 'LANDMAN' STAR ANDY GARCIA