Billy Bob Thornton's Viral Landman Moment Was Prosthetic, Co-Creator Reveals
Billy Bob Thornton may have left viewers stunned with a jaw-dropping moment on the television series Landman, but despite widespread speculation, the actor did not actually bare it all. The viral scene, which aired during the show's second season, quickly became one of the most discussed and debated moments of the entire series.
Behind the Scenes: The Role of Prosthetics and Coordination
However, according to co-creator Christian Wallace, what audiences witnessed was the result of meticulously planned prosthetics rather than genuine nudity. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Wallace disclosed the intricate details behind the controversial sequence.
'We had an on-set intimacy coordinator, and the original prosthetic she brought in made everyone laugh,' Wallace revealed. 'We were like, 'No.' So we went with a more humble alternative.' He added that the public reaction genuinely surprised him, noting, 'It is surprising to me that people think that was actually Billy doing full-frontal nudity.'
Breaking Down the Chaotic Hotel Room Scene
The moment in question occurs during a particularly chaotic hotel-room scene involving Thornton's character, Tommy Norris. What begins as a surprise from Angela, portrayed by Ali Larter, rapidly spirals out of control when Tommy awakens to a waitress delivering room service. She immediately screams upon seeing his apparent arousal.
As Wallace elaborated, the scene demanded meticulous coordination behind the scenes. 'So I should say props to our intimacy coordinator for making it extremely realistic, and to the props team,' he said. 'They had a whole rig, as Billy called it: 'Got my rig on.''
The Scene's Context and Hilarious Aftermath
The sequence, which aired back in December, finds Tommy dealing with the comedic consequences of taking an excessive amount of erectile dysfunction medication. As the waitress panics, Angela emerges from the bathroom and shouts at her ex-husband, 'Put your d*** away!'
She then attempts to reassure the traumatised room service worker, explaining the entire mishap. 'Don't be scared, darling - that wasn't about you,' Angela says. 'He eats Cialis like M&Ms and runs into door jams all morning with that thing. I'm so sorry about that.'
Angela proceeds to roast Tommy further, adding, 'That is not the best angle of your [testicles], I might add - you really have to love a man to look at him from there.' The insults continue as Angela quips about the waitress, declaring, 'Poor thing: If she wasn't a lesbian when she walked in here, she's a f***ing lesbian now.'
Tommy's Profane and Comedic Response
Making her exit, Angela announces, 'I'm getting dressed - my husband flashes the waitstaff and that kind of kills the mood.' Tommy responds with a profane and wildly comedic rant, blaming Angela for encouraging him to take an extra pill.
'Now, what do I do with this f**king thing?' he asks, before threatening to ruin the entire breakfast spread. 'I might f**k the whole breakfast - the waffles, the fruit, the … bagel and the omelette.' He concludes by singling out one item in particular: 'The omelette is the first thing that's getting f****! You better order another one because that one is f*****.'
Landman's Success and Future
Landman, created by Wallace alongside Taylor Sheridan, boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Sam Elliott, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, Paulina Chávez, and Jacob Lofland. On Sunday, the series aired its season two finale, titled Tragedy and Flies. It was officially renewed for a highly anticipated third season last month, ensuring more drama and perhaps a few more surprising moments to come.
