About Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
A 14-part documentary that explores the life and career of Billy Bob Thornton, chronicling his journey that led him to work on Sling Blade. The piece features plenty of interview snippets with cast, crew, friends, and family; clips from other Thornton films; the origins of the Karl Childers character; how Sling Blade shaped his career; and more.
Full Cast of Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Billy Bob Thornton
plays Self
Virginia Thornton
plays Self
Vonda West Cranford
plays Self
Harry Thomason
plays Self
Jim Varney
plays Self (archive footage)
Steven Gyllenhaal
plays Self
Larry Meistrich
plays Self
John Ritter
plays Self (archive footage)
Lucas Black
plays Self (archive footage)