Acclaimed actor Billy Bob Thornton has never shied away from portraying antagonists on screen, but there are certain boundaries he maintains when it comes to taking on villainous roles. In a recent interview on The Playlist's "Bingeworthy" podcast, Thornton revealed that he had declined opportunities to play the antagonist in two major films.

He was offered the role of Norman Osborn, also known as the Green Goblin, in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man," and later, he was considered for the part of the antagonist in "Mission: Impossible 3." Thornton explained, "I don't have much interest in those kinds of roles. For the Green Goblin, I wasn't keen on waking up at 4 a.m. to spend five or six hours in makeup...

And for 'Mission: Impossible III,' I didn't want to be cast as the one trying to kill Tom Cruise. When you're the villain in a high-profile movie like that, audiences remember it for a lifetime. I prefer to keep my roles more open-ended and unpredictable." Despite his reservations about these specific roles, Thornton has certainly taken on his fair share of villainous characters, as seen in films like "Armageddon" and "Bad Santa." Currently, Thornton can be seen in a different light, playing an oil company fixer in Texas in Taylor Sheridan's series titled "Landman."

Billy Bob Thornton, a versatile actor known for his ability to take on a variety of roles, has recently shared his thoughts on the types of characters he chooses to portray. In an engaging conversation on The Playlist's "Bingeworthy" podcast, Thornton disclosed that he had the opportunity to play the role of Norman Osborn, alias the Green Goblin, in Sam Raimi's rendition of "Spider-Man," but decided against it. Similarly, he was considered for the antagonist part in "Mission: Impossible 3," a role he also declined.

Thornton stated, "I'm not particularly drawn to roles that are purely villainous. For the Green Goblin, the prospect of waking up at the crack of dawn to undergo hours of makeup didn't appeal to me... And in 'Mission: Impossible III,' I wasn't interested in being the character attempting to assassinate Tom Cruise. When you're cast as the antagonist in a blockbuster film, it's a label that sticks with you. I prefer to keep my performances more fluid and less predictable." Despite his reluctance to take on these particular roles, Thornton has had no shortage of opportunities to play the bad guy, as evidenced by his performances in "Armageddon" and "Bad Santa." Currently, Thornton is captivating audiences with his portrayal of an oil company fixer in Texas in Taylor Sheridan's series "Landman."

Renowned actor Billy Bob Thornton has a reputation for his diverse acting roles, but he has his preferences when it comes to the characters he brings to life. During a recent appearance on The Playlist's "Bingeworthy" podcast, Thornton opened up about turning down two significant villain roles in major films. He was approached to play Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin, in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man," and later, he was in the running for the role of the antagonist in "Mission: Impossible 3."

Thornton confessed, "I'm not particularly interested in roles that are strictly villainous. For the Green Goblin, I wasn't excited about the idea of waking up at 4 a.m. to spend hours in makeup... And for 'Mission: Impossible III,' I didn't want to be the character who's trying to kill Tom Cruise. Playing the bad guy in a high-profile film like that is something that audiences remember for a long time. I prefer to keep my roles more flexible and less predictable." Thornton has certainly had his moments playing the bad guy, as seen in films such as "Armageddon" and "Bad Santa." At present, Thornton is captivating viewers with his role as an oil company fixer in Texas in Taylor Sheridan's series "Landman."

Billy Bob Thornton, an actor with a wide range of roles under his belt, has recently discussed his approach to selecting roles, particularly those of a villainous nature. In an insightful interview on The Playlist's "Bingeworthy" podcast, Thornton revealed that he had declined the opportunity to play Norman Osborn, also known as the Green Goblin, in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man," and was also considered for the antagonist role in "Mission: Impossible 3." Thornton explained, "I'm not particularly drawn to roles that are purely villainous. For the Green Goblin, I wasn't keen on the idea of waking up at 4 a.m. to spend several hours in makeup...

And for 'Mission: Impossible III,' I didn't want to be the character attempting to assassinate Tom Cruise. When you're cast as the villain in a high-profile movie, it's a label that sticks with you. I prefer to keep my roles more open-ended and less predictable." Despite his reservations about these roles, Thornton has had his fair share of playing the bad guy, as seen in films like "Armageddon" and "Bad Santa." Currently, Thornton is captivating audiences with his portrayal of an oil company fixer in Texas in Taylor Sheridan's series "Landman."

Actor Billy Bob Thornton, known for his eclectic choice of roles, has recently shared his perspective on the types of characters he is willing to portray. In a revealing conversation on The Playlist's "Bingeworthy" podcast, Thornton disclosed that he had the chance to play Norman Osborn, alias the Green Goblin, in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man," but decided against it. Similarly, he was considered for the antagonist part in "Mission: Impossible 3," a role he also declined. Thornton stated, "I'm not particularly interested in roles that are strictly villainous. For the Green Goblin, the prospect of waking up at the crack of dawn to undergo hours of makeup didn't appeal to me...

And in 'Mission: Impossible III,' I wasn't interested in being the character attempting to assassinate Tom Cruise. When you're cast as the antagonist in a blockbuster film, it's a label that sticks with you. I prefer to keep my performances more fluid and less predictable." Despite his reluctance to take on these particular roles, Thornton has had no shortage of opportunities to play the bad guy, as evidenced by his performances in "Armageddon" and "Bad Santa." Currently, Thornton is captivating viewers with his role as an oil company fixer in Texas in Taylor Sheridan's series "Landman."