Billy Bob Thornton is Mr. Woodcock

Billy Bob Thornton is set to star in New Line Cinemas film "Mr. Woodcock" with Craig Gillespie at the helm. Thornton will portray the title character, a flat-topped nightmare of a high school gym teacher. One of his charges grows up to become a successful motivational author and comes home secure that he's overcome his demons -- only to discover that Mr. Woodcock is now dating his mom and hasn't lost his torturous touch.

Source: Variety