Landman star Michelle Randolph breaks silence on THAT viral father-daughter scene with Billy Bob Thornton
Michelle Randolph has finally addressed the infamous scene with co-star Billy Bob Thornton in the first episode of the Paramount+ series, Landman, which aired last month.
The 27-year-old actress – who also previously starred in the 1923 prequel to Yellowstone – played Thornton’s outgoing teenage daughter, Ainsley, in Taylor Sheridan’s latest drama series.
In the scene, Billy, who plays Tommy Norris, awkwardly asked the 17-year-old if she was being intimate with her football player boyfriend while they were both attending a high school game.
She honestly told him that this was the case, and also revealed a ‘rule’ that they both followed to ensure that she would become pregnant. When he heard it, a look of shock appeared on Thornton’s face before he awkwardly excused himself to get a soda.
The scene went viral on social media, and Randolph broke her silence about the clip during a recent interview with The cover.
‘I thought to myself, “How am I going to say this with a straight face, looking Billy in the eye?”
Michelle Randolph, 27, has finally discussed the infamous scene with co-star Billy Bob Thornton, 69, in the first episode of the Paramount+ series, Landman, which aired last month
When he heard his daughter’s “rule,” a look of shock appeared on Thornton’s face before he awkwardly excused himself to get a soda.
‘I was Ainsley at that moment. I wasn’t Michelle. And as Michelle, I will never tell my father that. Let’s be clear,” she continued.
The actress went on to reflect that “there was definitely a point where my face turned bright red and we started laughing because I just couldn’t help it.”
Randolph then told the outlet that the scene was actually filmed during a real football game.
“There are people watching and I think, ‘They don’t know anything about the show. They don’t know the scripts. They don’t know the premise, and if they can overhear this one line, what do they do? Do you think we’re filming?”
While speaking to The Wrap, she also discussed stepping into the shoes of Ainsley, who is 17 years old on the show.
“I just really had to find a way to understand why someone would be so outspoken – she’s so unbridled, free-spirited and confident.”
“I really had to tap into that every day on set, and it was a challenge, but it was so fun to just dive into her mindset,” Randolph explained. “I wish I was more unfiltered as a person.”
The budding star later opened up about working with Billy Bob Thornton – who is known for other projects such as Bad Santa, Fargo and Monster’s Ball.
The scene went viral on social media, and Randolph broke her silence about the clip during a recent interview with The Wrap
‘I was Ainsley at that moment. I wasn’t Michelle. And as Michelle, I will never tell my father that. Let’s be clear,” she continued
The actress further reflected that “there was definitely a point where my face turned bright red and we started laughing, because I just couldn’t help it”; seen in LA earlier this month
‘I had just finished working with Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, so I thought, “If Billy Bob is next, I think I’m going to pass out before work every day anyway. I might as well try to work with Billy every day.” to work together.” day.”‘
While Thornton played her father on the show, Ali Larter portrayed her mother on screen.
Michelle said the trio “became a real family” while filming the series in Texas.
The show’s premise is: “A modern tale of fortune-seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs,” according to one IMDB summary.
The cast also includes Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, Jon Hamm, James Jordan, Demi Moore and Paulina Chavez.
Since its release on Paramount+, Landman has become the streaming site’s number one series of all time.
Not long after the first two episodes aired, viewers jumped to social media to share their thoughts on the show.
One wrote on X: ‘Just watched the Landman pilot. I’m afraid Taylor Sheridan has another firecracker on her hands.’
While Thornton played her father on the show, Ali Larter portrayed her mother on screen (seen above)
Another praised the casting, saying, “Did anyone see the new series Landman last night after Yellowstone? I liked it. Billy Bob Thornton is PERFECT for this role.”
‘Since Yellowstone I have been looking forward to the show he makes. Then Tulsa King sold it for me. And now Landman has sold me in 2 episodes. He is definitely their guy,” one fan typed.
No stranger to working with Taylor Sheridan, Randolph starred in the 1923 Yellowstone prequel series as Elizabeth Strafford.
During an interview with City & Country earlier this month, the House Of The Witch actress reflected on working with Sheridan on two different shows.
Since its release on Paramount+, Landman has become the streaming site’s number one series of all time
During an interview with Town & Country earlier this month, the House Of The Witch actress reflected on working with Sheridan on two different shows; Sheridan seen in 2021 in Las Vegas
“There’s no denying he’s a genius,” she said of the Yellowstone creator.
“He has, I don’t know how many great shows there are right now, and he just builds these universes and he invites you as an actor to live in this universe.”
She explained, “And he works with a fantastic team and it’s a well-oiled machine on set every day. It’s like everyone speaks a secret language. It really feels like a family working for him.”
In addition to starring in Landman, Randolph will also reprise her role as Elizabeth Strafford in the upcoming second season of 1923, which premieres on February 23 next year.