Since then, shes taken on regular roles on television shows likeHeroesandThe Rookie.
In the show, Larter plays Angela Norris, ex-wife of Thorntons Tommy Norris.Landmanalso starsJon HammandDemi Moore.
CollidersSteve Weintraubhad the opportunity to sit down across from Larter to talk about all thingsLandman.
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ALI LARTER: I sure did.
LARTER: Of course!
David Semel was the executive producer and the director at that time.
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I’ve worked with David Semel many, many times since then.
We all were down there in Wilmington together.
My husbands actually filmingThe Runaroundsin Wilmington right now.That timein our business was very special.
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I was like a puppy with big paws back then.
I’ve learned along the way, and I’ve worked with some amazing acting coaches.
But you take each thing and you learn, at least for me.
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I learn from experience.
I’m a very curious person.
LARTER: “Bolognese” right now.
A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs.
She’s dressed looking Italian.
Then you see us go from the table into the kitchen, and you see her break down.
When I cry, I cry.
I go there, and I find it because I’ve worked on the character.
This woman was an emotional tornado, and it took all I had.
LARTER: It could go any way.
LARTER: Number one: you trust Taylor.
I fought for her because I wanted the chance to be able to express this incredible woman.
I don’t wanna go play a lawyer.
She is just so full of fun and love and passion.
That was so fun to play.
Then you go for the ride with Taylor, and Taylor does start writing for his actors.
That’s just what he does.
He has this world of the Permian Basin, of the dangerous world of oil.
We have Christian Wallace, who comes in and really keeps it authentic.
He’s from that world.
His family is from there.
When he did his podcast,Boomtown, it really showed you an eye into this world.
Then you have Taylor creating all these dynamic characters around it.
So you get on board, and you trust him.
I trust him 100% and anything he wants me to do, I’m in.
He’s an amazing person to collaborate with.
The Joys of Acting With Billy Bob Thornton
You and Billy Bob have such fun scenes.
I’m a big fan of his work.
LARTER: Of course.
What was it like actually working with him and doing these scenes?
Because it’s very fun, and I think the audience is gonna really respond to the dynamic.
LARTER: It’s a very interesting relationship that I don’t think you’ve seen on screen before.
This is a television show.
What story do we wanna tell about who these two people are andwhythey love each other?"
I find that so rare in relationships.
That was amazing, which is finding that in all the scenes.
That was the game.
How did we find that in all the scenes?
Even if it wasn’t supposed to be in that scene, we were gonna find it.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed and intimidated on these sets because it’s a crew of 300.
Everyone has to wait.
It is a masterclass in waking up.
That’s why he’s brilliant!
LARTER: The first season was really, really hard for me.
It was incredibly demanding.
I was down there for five months.
I didn’t know how it was all going to work together.
Now, I’ve seen the show, and I’m like, Let’s go.Let’s go!
I just trust them.
Landmanis available to stream on Paramount+.
