Billy Bob Thornton is clearing the air about his future in "Landman." The 70-year-old series star has dismissed rumors of his departure from the show as "AI-generated crap." After the end of season 2 saw Thornton's character, Tommy Norris, fired as president of M-Tex by Cami (Demi Moore) and plotting his next moves in the business, Thornton revealed to USA Today that any talk of him leaving the show is not accurate.
"There's an AI report that Demi and I are a couple now, and there's one that I'm leaving the show," Thornton said. "They have nothing to do with reality."
Thornton has played Tommy since "Landman's" November 2024 premiere on Paramount+. As for his involvement in the next installment of "Landman," which was renewed for a third season in December, the Academy Award winner told USA Today that he'll indeed "be there" on set.
"It's been great working with Sam [Elliott]. And I love doing the show," he added of the actor who plays his on-screen father. "I'll be here as long as it plays out. If it's five years, great. If it's six, I'm there."
Last month, "Landman" was confirmed for a third season. And while a synopsis has not been officially unveiled, it's expected to continue the story of Tommy forming his own company, CTT Oil Exploration and Cattle, with T.L. (Elliott), Cooper (Jacob Lofland), Nathan (Colm Feore), Rebecca (Kayla Wallace), and Dale (James Jordan) by his side. Thornton will return to the show alongside Ali Larter, who plays Tommy's ex-wife, Angela.
"So excited to announce we are coming back for season 3! Thank you to the fans that have made 'Landman' such a massive success," Larter wrote on Instagram following the season 3 announcement. "Honored to work on this show with such exceptional actors and crew. Heart is full."
Speaking with PEOPLE at a For Your Consideration event for the series in June, Thornton detailed his life off the set, explaining that he tries to stay removed from the inner workings of Hollywood and politics.
"Well, I kind of don't. I stay home," he said when asked to compare himself to his character Tommy. "I mean, really, I don't talk about politics and stuff with people. I just kind of stay out of it all. I'm not really much of a part of Hollywood, as you say. I'm at home with the family, or I'm in a recording studio or on the road or making this."
"Those are the things I do, and I just kind of mind my own business," he continued, adding that with his character, he's "basically playing who I would be if I were a landman."
"Landman" season 2 is now streaming on Paramount+.
