He was in the comic movie "School for Scoundrels" in 2006. More recent movies include "The Astronaut Farmer" and the comedy, "Mr. Woodcock". In September 2008, Thornton starred in the action movie "Eagle Eye" with Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan. Thornton has also said he may want to direct another movie. He may direct a period piece about cave explorer Floyd Collins. The movie would be based on the book "Trapped! The Story of Floyd Collins" by Robert K. Murray and Roger Brucker. Thornton got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 7, 2004.