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Billy Bob Thornton's Early Greaser Role
4 May
Summary
- Billy Bob Thornton played Buck Merrill, a greaser.
- The TV series was a sequel to the novel and film.
- Fox's show lasted only one 13-episode season in 1990.
In the early stages of his career, Billy Bob Thornton appeared in Fox's television adaptation of S.E. Hinton's renowned novel, "The Outsiders." This series, launched in 1990, served as a sequel, exploring the lives of characters like Ponyboy and Sodapop. Thornton took on the role of Buck Merrill, a formidable greaser, stepping into the shoes previously filled by Tom Waits in the 1983 film.
Executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola, the show initially held significant promise. However, its run was brief, concluding after a single season comprising 13 episodes. The cancellation in 1990 marked the end of the narrative for Hinton's characters on screen.
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