Billy Bob Thornton Relishes His Magic Hour Moment with Ali Larter in the ‘Landman’ Season 2 Finale
Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter reflect on a poignant scene from the season 2 finale of 'Landman'. The scene, which showcases a rare moment of tenderness between their characters, was shot under time pressure due to the setting sun. Thornton emphasizes the chemistry he shares with Larter, which enhances their performances.
- ▪The season finale features a quiet yet powerful scene between Tommy Norris and Angela, played by Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter.
- ▪Thornton noted that the scene allowed them to step away from their usual intense interactions and express their characters' love for each other.
- ▪The scene was shot during magic hour, creating visual beauty but also adding pressure to complete it before sunset.
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Welcome to My Favorite Scene! In this series, IndieWire speaks to actors behind a few of our favorite television performances about their personal-best onscreen moment and how it came together. The best scene “Landman” Season 2 is one of its quietest; it’s also the last scene of the recently concluded season, one that sums up everywhere oilman Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) and ex-wife/current lover Angela (Ali Larter) have been — and hints at where they might be going. Although a great deal of the series’ entertainment value comes from Tommy and Angela’s constant verbal sparring, the season finale ends with the two of them watching a sunset together and reaffirming their love, yielding a deeply moving scene made all the more powerful by how rare such moments are in the world of…
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