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Billy Bob Thornton Shocks Kathy Bates by Revealing He Almost Starred in ‘Misery’ and Their Surprise ‘Matlock’ Connection
Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton reveal during Variety's 'Actors on Actors' that they nearly starred in 'Misery' together.
Billy Bob Thornton shocks Kathy Bates by revealing that he nearly starred in “Misery ”with her: 'You did not!'
Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates almost crossed paths earlier in their careers — but it wasn't meant to be. "There was a ...
Billy Bob Thornton Tells Kathy Bates He Was Cut from ‘Misery:' ‘It's Not Going to Be in the Movie"
The Oscar-winning actors also discussed the "Landman" star's recent foray into Western television during a wide-ranging ...
On My Screen: Kathy Bates On ‘Matlock’, Memories Of ‘Misery’ & The Stranger Who Said ‘Dolores Claiborne’ Changed Their Life
Matlock' star Kathy Bates on her desert island shows, how 'Dolores Claiborne' changed a stranger's life and the movie that ...
Kathy Bates Thought Her Career Was Over – Then ‘Matlock’ Left Her Gobsmacked
I was older and I just felt, ‘This is it, I’m done,'” the actress says of the days before “American Horror Story” and ...
Kathy Bates Didn’t Expect the Lovefest
The Matlock star talks candidly about longevity, mental health, and the decades she spent feeling like she didn’t belong.
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The Enduring Appeal of Stephen King Adaptations Has Made Him a $3 Billion Box Office Legend
Why Stephen King, the legendary author behind The Shining and Cujo, is just as popular with filmmakers and showrunners today.
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Billy Bob Thornton Shocks Kathy Bates by Revealing He Almost Starred in ‘Misery’ and Their Surprise ‘Matlock’ Connection
It’s been quite a year for Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, who both lead hit shows. Bates stars in CBS’ “Matlock,” a reimagining of the ’80s drama, playing a scheming attorney who ...
‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates Reveals She Hasn’t Seen Andy Griffith Version: ‘I Didn’t Watch It’
CBS ’ ongoing Matlock reboot is set in a world where the original Matlock TV show existed: Kathy Bates ’ character introduces ...
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Kathy Bates reveals that her character in Matlock was written for no one else
When CBS brought Matlock back in 2024, it wasn’t just about tapping into old memories. It was about trusting Kathy Bates to lead something new. This wasn’t a series trying to revive the past.
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How Kathy Bates Cracked ‘Matlock’ — with Wisdom from Anthony Hopkins and ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’
To hear Bates tell it, you need a robust toolkit to make the part work, and the script is where you start. (Left to right): ...
Kathy Bates considered retiring from acting before ‘Matlock’ success
Kathy Bates has revealed that she considered retiring before the success of Matlock. The Oscar -winning star is currently starring in the reboot of the legal series, which debuted on CBS last year.