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  How Zahn McClarnon is leading a Native revolution in Hollywood

  There’s a revolution happening in Hollywood, and Zahn McClarnon is at the forefront. The Hunkpapa Lakota actor recently finished his first season of "Dark Winds," where he is not only the star but also the executive producer.

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  AMC Networks Eyes More Native American Stories With Red Nation Film Festival Pact

  EXCLUSIVE: Following the success of Dark Winds, starring Zahn McClarnon, AMC Networks is doubling down on indigenous Native American stories with a partnership with the Red Nation International Film Festival. As part of the partnership, AMC and RNIFF will promote Native American stories and storytellers throughout the year with new mentoring and professional development initiatives […]

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  ‘Dark Winds’ Actor Zahn McClarnon and Director Billy Luther on Why Native Representation in Hollywood Needs to Go Beyond the Screen

  Zahn McClarnon is finally starting to see a change in Native American representation in TV and films. “People are hungry for these unique and different stories,” says McClarnon, actor-turned-executive producer of the recent AMC limited series “Dark Winds.” With shows like “Dark Winds,’ “Rutherford Falls” and “Reservation Dogs,” Native Americans have gotten more diverse roles […]

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  ‘Reservation Dogs’ Director Blackhorse Lowe, Stars Zahn McClarnon & Kirk Fox On Pushing The Envelope & Trippin’ Team-Up Episode

  SPOILER ALERT: This article contains detains of the Reservation Dogs episode “This is Where The Plot Thickens,” which dropped today on Hulu EXCLUSIVE: “It’s all real,” Kaniehtiio Horn’s mythical Deer Lady assures Officer Big (Zahn McClarnon) in the multi-genre latest episode of Reservation Dogs. Directed by Blackhorse Lowe, who co-wrote “This is Where The Plot […]

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  ‘Dark Winds’: John Wirth Replaces Vince Calandra As Showrunner For Season 2

  Dark Winds is getting a showrunner change for season two. The breakout AMC series will see John Wirth take over showrunning duties for the sophomore run, replacing Vince Calandra, who served as showrunner and exec producer on season one. Wirth is no stranger to the network, having served as showrunner on Hell on Wheels for […]

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  ‘Dark Winds’ Season 2 at AMC Adds John Wirth as Showrunner

  John Wirth has signed on as showrunner and executive producer of “Dark Winds” Season 2 at AMC. Wirth takes over the role from Vince Calandra, who was the showrunner of the first season of the series. The show was renewed for a second season in June shortly after it debuted. This marks Wirth’s return to […]

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  Dark Winds Names Hell on Wheels EP as New Season 2 Showrunner

  AMC is welcoming back a longtime collaborator to oversee Dark Winds Season 2. John Wirth — whose previous credits include Hell on Wheels and sister network SundanceTV’s Hap and Leonard — will take over as showrunner on the acclaimed drama, succeeding Vince Calandra (Castle Rock) in the role. “We are thrilled to welcome John Wirth, […]

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  ‘Dark Winds’ Writer Billy Luther on Native Representation: ‘We Didn’t Need to Explain Everything, We Just Showed It’

  AMC’s groundbreaking thriller Dark Winds is headed for a second season. The well-reviewed show features a team composed almost entirely of Native Americans in front of and behind the camera. From the top down, it was important to the creators to raise visibility across the board, from the writer’s room to the cast, directors and […]

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  ‘Dark Winds’ Creators Break Down the Tense Season Finale and Why You Can’t Make a Western Without Natives

  Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t watched “HózhóoNaasháa,” the Season 1 finale of “Dark Winds,” streaming now on AMC+. After a slow boil first season, “Dark Winds” ends with a bang — quite literally. The finale wraps up the case of the armored truck robbery that underlaid the six episode first season of […]

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  Dark Winds Renewed for Season 2

  A little over a week after its premiere on AMC and AMC+, Dark Winds has been renewed for six-episode Season 2. Based on the Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman and set in 1971 on a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley, Dark Winds follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (played by […]

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