Bruce Benson was a man in a hurry. Born on the Fourth of July, he drew on a fierce work ethic learned on a World War II-era farm outside Chicago to propel him through his eventful and remarkable life.

Picture an oilfield. Chances are you see a greasy drilling rig surrounded by a group of equally greased-up and grizzled oilmen, moving heavy equipment in a dangerous and labor-intensive environment.

A new Taylor Sheridan show set in west Texas about the the oil industry is now casting for real-life roughnecks to play background actors. “Land Man” is co-created and executive produced by Sheridan ...

A new Taylor Sheridan show set in West Texas about life in the oilfields is once again seeking real-life roughnecks to play background roles. Scenes where the real-life actors could appear will be ...

“Land Man,” a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs, already has Billy Bob Thornton signed. The production is looking for oil and gas industry workers as background actors.