United Kingdom, Jan. 20 -- Billy Bob Thornton has rubbished claims that he is leaving Landman.

The 70-year-old actor plays the lead role of Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series and had dismissed speculation that he won't be returning for the third season as "AI-generated c***".

Thornton told USA Today: "There's an AI report that Demi (Moore, co-star) and I are a couple now, and there's one that I'm leaving the show.

"They have nothing to do with reality."

Landman was renewed for a third season last month and Thornton explained that he will "be there" on set because he enjoys working on the show.

The A Simple Plan star said: "It's been great working with Sam (Elliott). And I love doing the show.

"I'll be here as long as it plays out...