Billy Bob Thornton praises Jerry Jones’ acting skills after appearance on ‘Landman’

“So if you just ask somebody, sit down and tell it — and he got teared up. I mean, he was very, very good. If you can get a non actor to be themselves, they’re better than actors.”

Jones made one appearance during the show, which was released during the ninth episode of the show’s first season. Released on Jan. 5, 2025 on Paramount+, Jones visits Monty Miller — played by Jon Hamm — while he was in the hospital recovering from a heart attack.

The powerful speech led Jones to have tears in his eyes. He spoke about his pride he has in his franchise, and the success he’s enjoyed in the oil and gas industry. The point, however, is that all of that pales in comparison to how proud he is to have lived life working alongside his children. All three of his children, Stephen, Charlotte and Jerry Jr., all have high-profile jobs in the Cowboys organization.

“Now I’m not saying I’ve done anything right, but I made my mind up a long time ago I was gonna work with my kids,” Jones said during a part of the scene. “And they’re involved in everything. They’re involved in my leasing, oil and gas, real estate.

“And so, when I got the Cowboys, I got it so that we could all work together. I thought I was doing it for them, but the one that got the most out of it was me.”

The popular series was renewed for a second season, which will premiere on Nov. 16. Whether Jones will be a part it in any capacity remains to be seen. If not, he’s certainly left a lasting impression on Thornton and the cast.