Billy Bob Thornton Reveals He Almost Starred in Stephen King's 'Misery'

Jun 16, 2025 - 13:54
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Billy Bob Thornton Reveals He Almost Starred in Stephen King's 'Misery'

Billy Bob Thornton, the actor best-known for films like Armageddon and Bad Santa, and shows like Fargo and Taylor Sheridan's Landman, has made a stunning reveal about the early part of his career. Before he wrote, directed and starred in Sling Blade, the film that would catapult him to stardom, and earn him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Thornton was set to appear in one of the best Stephen Kingadaptations. However, per Rob Reiner's decision as director, Thornton's scene was cut from the script of the horror classic.

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