Billy Bob Thornton Reveals He Was Almost in ‘Misery’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Billy Bob Thornton Reveals He Was Almost in ‘Misery’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Billy Bob Thornton is sharing a surprising fact about his career. The 69-year-old Landman actor spoke with Kathy Bates as part of Variety‘s Actors on Actors series, out now. During their discussion, he revealed how he was almost in her classic film, Misery. Keep reading to find out more… “There was a time I went in and read for Rob Reiner for ‘Misery’…I swear to God. Originally, Richard Farnsworth, who played the sheriff, had a deputy. I saw Rob…

Billy Bob Thornton shocks Kathy Bates by revealing that he nearly starred in 'Misery' with her

They would eventually join forces for 1998's "Primary Colors" after they both had won an Academy Award.Columbia/courtesy Everett Collection Billy Bob Thornton; Kathy Bates in 'Misery'Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates almost crossed paths earlier in their careers — but it wasn't meant to be."There was a time I went in and read for [director] Rob Reiner for Misery," Thornton revealed, while reuniting with Bates for Variety's Actors on Actors.The …

Landman's Billy Bob Thornton Almost Starred In One Of The Best Stephen King Movies

Long before starring in Landman, Billy Bob Thornton came close to playing a supporting role in one of the most highly-regarded Stephen King movies ever.

Billy Bob Thornton Reveals He Was Cast For A Part In Misery With Kathy Bates, And His Story Leaves Me With So Many Questions

Billy Bob Thornton reveals he was supposed to play a supporting role in Rob Reiner's Misery... until the director got real with him.