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Ali Larter on finding unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in “Landman”
Ali Larter says she and co-star Billy Bob Thornton may be complete opposites in real life but they found a common love for their characters in their new show “Landman.”
Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, the new Paramount+ series created by Taylor Sheridan – who is also the person behind “Yellowstone” – drives into the lives of workers and the impact big oil has on their communities.
At the heart of the series beats the complicated relationship between Larter and Thorton’s characters, divorced couple Angela and Tommy Norris.
“We are so different. Me and Billy in real life, are complete opposites,” Larter told “CBS Mornings Plus.” “But when we came together… we both loved the material, and we found the love in these two characters. Because as much as they’re sparring all the time, they love each other for their flaws, and there’s not a lot of judgment.”
After auditioning and getting to know more about the character, Larter said she was hooked.
“When I went down there to screen test, it was like I had to play Angela because she’s so provocative and so free and bold and feisty,” she said. “But then what [Sheridan]does is he really shows you the vulnerable side and where you crumble.”
Larter said the series feels real because it’s based on the podcast “Boomtown” by Christian Wallace, who spent a year living on oil rigs and in man camps. This real-world experience is reflected in the show, with experts on set ensuring accuracy in every detail.
“To be able to get a real eye into this world is very special,” said Larter.
“Landman” premieres Sunday, November 17, exclusively on Paramount+, which, like CBS, is part of Paramount Global.
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Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at Denver International Airport
Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited. It happened on board Southwest Airlines Flight 3316 before 7 a.m. as the plane was getting ready to depart for Houston.
According to Southwest, the aircraft was still at the gate when the fire started. The crew was able to extinguish a seat fire caused by the burning cellphone. The passenger who had the phone suffered burns and was treated by local medical personnel.
Southwest told CBS News Colorado that there were 108 passengers on board when the fire started. Those passengers in the back of the aircraft used the rear emergency slides and those in the front of the plane exited through the front door. One passenger suffered minor injuries during the evacuation.
The incident is being investigated and Southwest released this statement, “Southwest’s Customer Care Team is working to accommodate the passengers on another aircraft to their original destination of Houston. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers and Employees.”
According to a CBS News Investigation published last year, similar incidents have been happening much more frequently in the skies over the United States. The FAA verifies the number of lithium-ion battery fires jumped more than 42% in the last five years.
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