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 SAYS 'MAVERICK' TAYLOR SHERIDAN HAS REFRESHING APPROACH TO HOLLYWOOD"What's really surprising about Taylor is that it doesn't… or that is unique about Taylor, is that he seems to understand all people because this is an international hit.""Working people, I think, really relate to the struggles that the family goes through and the people who work in this industry.""'Landman' is a worldwide phenomenon, and I think what's different about this show is that most of the shows stick to what they are.If it's a drama, it's drama.
If it danger, like a 'Lioness,' it is the danger," Thornton continued.WATCH: 'Landman' star Billy Bob Thornton shares why the audience relates to the series"But in 'Landman,' you have emotion and drama and humor and absurdity and danger.You have all of it.
You know, and maybe I think that appeals to people, and plus, it's the cast of people who just are who they are."Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter star in "Landman." (Emerson Miller/Paramount+)"Landman" is based on the podcast "Boomtown." The show chronicles the Permian Basin oil boom in West Texas that took place in the early 2010s, fueled by advances in oil drilling technology.LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAt the center of the show is Thornton's character �...