Billy Bob Thornton News

It's already know that Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes production company has plans to remake Wes Craven's horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street.

The new version is unlikely to include Robert Englund in the iconic role of Freddy Krueger. So, who could replace the actor in the film

As JoBlo reports: How about Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton?

The website reports that Englund is supportive of Thornton in the role - and Billy Bob does have an existing Michael Bay connection from Armageddon. Can you see him as Freddy Krueger?

Billy Bob Thornton turns 53 today.

No longer simply known as Angelina Jolie's (semi-insane) ex-husband, Thornton has carved out a respectable career for himself.

He won an Academy Award for his writing of Sling Blade, while he earned a Best Actor nomination for his performance in the same movie. Other films on Thornton's resume include...

• Friday Night Lights: Gary Gaines
• Bad Santa: Willie
• Love Actually: The US President
• Armageddon: Truman