1923 has released its season finale and amid heartbreaking cliffhangers and treacherous uncertainty for many of the ensemble cast, the Yellowstone prequel series also delivered hope. The three of them ride off to Wyoming, even though the priest (Sebastian Roch) and the men who are hunting her plan to meet them there by train. ( NewsNation Now) Although some fans of "Yellowstone" say actor Mo Brings Plenty has stolen the show, the tribally enrolled member of the Lakota Nation said life as a cast member can still feel unreal. I just try to gain support from the tribes that we're representing and try to always keep in mind that Indian country has a voice as well. For eight episodes, 1923 has tracked Teonnas epic journey. And so our people said, OK, we just want to live in peace. But we were confined into these reservations, aka prison camps. I didnt know if I was mentally in the space to go there. So I have no answer for that. But in reality, it's not over. Here, Mo Brings Plenty discusses how his character has changed. He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone.[1]. While his character was born and raised on the reservation in Montana on Yellowstone, Mo was born and raised in South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation. She spent the second half of the season trying to make her way back to her family with the help of Hank (Michael Greyeyes), a Crow shepherd she encounters on her journey, and his son, Pete (Cole Brings Plenty). Nieves: She kind of just broke down the first time I recorded that scene with her. Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan definitely doesnt sugarcoat the harsh realities faced by native communities, with Thomas Rainwater, Mo, and others having to fight tooth and nail just to gain an inch. It felt good because these are Teonna's human moments, these are her childlike moments poking through. Mo loves to post pictures of his horses, who he calls his family. The talented actor lends himself to the role of Mo, and youll know him by the name Mo Brings Plenty. We call him my mini-me. I felt so safe with everyone there, with Mo, with Birdie, with Ben [Richardson, director] that I could just go up to them and be like, Hey, I need five minutes. The bottom line for me, at the end of the day, is if you want to walk beside Taylor Sheridan, hes so fearless that you, too, have to be courageous to do what needs to be done and tell these stories in a good way. From Taylor Sheridanthe co-creator of @Yellowstone & @Kingstown and creator of @1883Officialcomes five new cinematic series that tell the American story from a new vantage point with once-in-a-generation movie star talent. Who is your favorite character? And Mo, he's a storyteller and he shared so much with me. What makes you want to tell these stories, even if its within a show that has white and nonwhite characters? Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Thanks for reading! Jefferson White sat down with us on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast and explained everything he knows about the upcoming spinoff so far. Brings Plenty: Taylor and the rest of the gang, they have great taste and they know what theyre looking for. I just need to catch my breath. Or, Hey, I think Leenah and I should have our own space that we could go to between setups.. And I look at what we have today. Brings Plenty: You know, I really havent been paying attention, because Im so involved in so many other things in everyday life that I dont have time to indulge myself with whats going on in the media. Speaking with EW as tied to 1923s finale, the Oglala Lakota actor described his role by saying: In that role what it means is we have to make sure that we're accurate as far as the time period that we're in, and on a cultural level what we can show and yet still keep the protection over the original ceremonies. And if we have that life, then lets utilize it as a gift and bring to light everything that we possibly can, because thats where healing begins. I wanted to be a light to remind her, Hey, youre doing great. He fully understands our cultural ways. I had a nun oh my gosh, I will never forget her. Mo Brings Plenty. And can you explain what it involves? Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. As a speaker and presenter, Mo travels the Nation conducting talks and presentations on topics that range from the traditional values and ways of life of Indian people, youth empowerment, human rights of Indian people, Indians in film and television, and much more. That would be wild. Aminah, what type of research did you do to supplement what you already knew about the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative? Every storyline, not just ours, but the Dutton storyline, too. You recently said your grandfather shared how he related to Teonna. It was a reunion, for me personally. I think after the second time I did the scene [for the audition] where Im with Sister Mary [played by Jennifer Ehle] and I do, Know I am the land. NIEVES: It's an honor to just tell her story. We see Checkers, the party planner from the casino whos connected to the attacks on the Duttons, beaten and tied up. So yeah, lets see what happens in season two! Photo Cr: Emerson Miller/Paramount+. Mo Brings Plenty has portrayed Native American characters in many films and TV shows AMC Mo Brings Plenty comes from a historically notable Oglala Lakota family (via Outsider ), and makes a. And it gave her a chance for her child self to show. Every character in there is so amazing to follow, and just making sure we can maintain the spiritual capture that Aminah and others have brought to the screen. [2] His wife is Sara Ann Haney-Brings Plenty. What was it like to play that bit of happiness for her after she went through so much pain this season? He is a stage and screen actor, horse stuntman, and producer, and is best known for his role as "Mo" on the hit series "Yellowstone," and for his portrayal of "Ottawa Jones . The priests and nuns who ran the school were determined to "assimilate" Teonna into white American culture. And to know that they were going to be working with Michael Spears because Michael Spears is such an inspiration to a lot of our young people, so I knew that with him being there as well, they would be able to feed off each other. However, in his real life, he and his wife reside on their own ranch, and they love it. The rumor is that the show will shoot in May and episodes will air in the fall. So I think about a week after I got the call is when I was introduced to Mo and [cultural adviser] Birdie Real Bird. Oglala Lakota actor, drummer, singer, and model from the United States. The scene becomes decidedly less wholesome from there. Yellowstone, cable's No. As an actor, he has played bit parts in Hidalgo, Thunderheart, and Pirates of the Caribbean. So, we have to allow the audience to witness. Mo Brings Plenty has several hobbies, and those include saving horses who are running wild, he helps preserve his culture, he helps the youth who need it, and he is adamant about keeping the. Nothing. Are you a John? How would you rate this article? Generally, in the United States, actors make between $25,180 to $58,580 annually. He will be back in Season 5. [5], He performs with and drums for the Many Moccasins Dance Troupe,[6] based in Winnebago, Nebraska that combines modern Native American dance with powwow dances. [1] And to do it in private, away from the crew. An investigative report issued last May concluded that the United States "operated or supported 408 boarding schools across 37 states" between the years 1819 and 1969, and that the schools subjected students to harsh punishments including "solitary confinement; flogging; withholding food; whipping; slapping; and cuffing. We have to be able to find a way to allow people to heal so that way we can begin to figure out our [current] situations and our circumstances and most importantly, find a space to be able to work together. NIEVES: You get to see her as a child for one of the first times in episode 8, and that could take me through to season 2. Now the media is opening up to our existence. It was just a great, positive energy between the three of them it was a trifecta of greatness. It was all of us coming together as a collective and continuing to share. Head here to read THRs interviews with Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer on the season one finale. The good news for Mo fans? Contents 1 Personal life 2 Appearances 2.1 Season 1 2.2 Season 2 2.3 Season 3 2.4 Season 4 2.5 Season 5 3 Images 4 Videos 5 References Personal life Mo had a troubled youth. | There have been articles explaining the historical accuracy of the church-run boarding schools like the one Teonna escapes from in 1923, and an audience who may not all know the history. Brings Plenty, who plays Mo on the flagship series, explains why 1923 couldnt shy away from the horrifying reality of Teonnas plight: If you want to walk beside Taylor Sheridan, hes so fearless that you, too, have to be courageous to do what needs to be done and tell these stories in a good way. NIEVES: I think it's a tie between the scene when she kills Sister Mary, and the scene when Hank gets shot. Last night, during Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 3, fans got a heartwarming glimpse into Mos personal life on the Broken Rock Reservation. Brings Plenty: Well, as the show has been airing and when we talk about the continent, there is the Indigenous concept of tribal descendants from any tribe in this continent, whether its North America, Central or South America. Have you, Mo? We're still in the 1900s it's not over. Mo brings a specific level of reality to his characters so that he can bring honesty of his portrayal to television. Nieves: Yes, we have an intimacy coordinator for more of the tub stuff and [physical violence]. BRINGS PLENTY: I was in a school that had the boarding school mentality. The fine line is so fine that, at times, you have to double-check to make sure youre near it. Theres still no premiere date set for 6666, but we do know that it will likely stream exclusively on Paramount+ (much like 1883), and depending on filming schedules, could possibly be released at some point this year (towards the end of the year). NIEVES: I didn't know the language before coming into it, so I learned it. She says what everyone is thinking, she doesnt hold her feelings back, and Kelly Reilly is a literal genius in this role. Without any doubt, he earns a reasonable sum from his films and series. [Laughs] If you're there for any of the filming, you witness everything real time, and everything is so real because everyone cares so much. The name Moses Brings Plenty is one you know if you are as equally obsessed with Yellowstone, as the rest of us. She just kept encouraging me, saying, You have to do this, Aminah. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen MIrren as Cara Dutton in 1923 streaming on Paramount+ 2022. And Ive done it with all shows where I looked at a forgotten part of the American experience., With Yellowstone I had built out this backstory of where the Dutton family came from and with 1932 I chose that moment in time to peek back in because youre seeing the children we met in 1883 now attempting to raise another generation of Dutton at a time of the wild west is becoming a playground for the elite from the East.. I wanted to get it right. And I was very excited because Ive seen that inner strength within her, and I just wanted to be a good support and be able to be there in the moments when she had to allow herself to go down into that darkness. The working title of the upcoming spinoff is simply 6666(also much like1883). But the people of today were there and supportive; it takes a village to bring to life a great story. We need a shipper name for Pete and Teonna. Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. . And not just our stories but all peoples stories. How has 1923 sparked your own family to open up more? And neither will our own children. Its no wonder that Mo Brings Plentys character rides so well or seems so comfortable on horseback. When it comes to. Seeing that, seeing our faces be represented on such a grand scale, and seeing our voices be heard, I think that hit me the most. Nieves: It is a lot to carry, and also I think its our duty to carry it. All I can say is that I hope Im incredibly grateful for the work weve gotten to do so far, incredibly proud all I can say as an actor is job security is very rare and very precious so I wanna play this character as long as theyll let me. Well, we assume he will be back in Season 5 after learning that season five is happening and the fact that he spoiler alert is alive and well at the end of season four. What it did for me was it fueled me to become more of what [the children at those schools] were told they could no longer be. Maybe Petonna? Moviegoers can now catch him playing "Shep Wauneka" in the newly released Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and as "Ottawa Jones" in Showtime's Peabody award-winning limited series The Good Lord Bird (2021). Ive never heard that from him before, so even hearing it from his mouth while he was sick, and that last thing (getting emotional) it hit. In addition to the new prequel series, 1883, as well as the up and coming spinoff based on the newly-acquired Texas ranch, The Four Sixes, the wide world of Yellowstone is looking to fill the gaps with a brand new Paramount+ series titled, 1932. Still operating as it did two centuries before, and encompassing an entire county, the 6666 is where the rule of law and the laws ofnature merge in a place where the most dangerous thing one does is the next thing. We talk about it all the time, because I dont think the audience really knew that Leenahs character died. Hes also modeled for John Yaegar. But its too fairy tale its not going to happen! When "Yellowstone" Season 5 premieres in November, Mo Brings Plenty will officially be a series regular as part of the show's largest cast expansion ever.Up until now, the actor has only appeared . Moses J. We had an incredible Crow elder, Birdie Real Bird, on set with us. Taylor is so gifted, and he has the ability to share things that some people won't even think about. We need to have a place to allow our children to flourish, side by side. Let's start with recurring actors Mo Brings Plenty (a.k.a. She's one of the students of the church-run boarding school who suffers abuse at the hands of those who are meant to protect her. When I met her, I couldnt tell [she was nervous]. For as dark and tragic as Teonna's storyline is throughout Season 1, it appears as if there may be some brighter moments going into the second season. Her writing gained recognition and since 2009, she's written for sites such as What to Expect, Where'd My Sanity Go, and dozens more. Tiffany and her husband are the proud parents of four children in her free time. Yes, he is. Often, when they cant, especially with the ducks + geese, they come home with us where they live the rest of their days. In addition to the new arrivals, fan-favorite cast members Mo Brings Plenty (Mo) and Wendy Moniz (Governor Lynelle Perry) have been officially promoted to series regulars. Im curious about the process of finding Aminah and why was she right for it. He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone. Additionally, fan-favorites Mo Brings Plenty (Mo) and Wendy Moniz (Governor Lynelle Perry), who have been recurring on the show since the start, have been promoted to series regulars for Season 5 . Brings Plenty, 53, was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota though his mother is from the Cheyenne River Reservation and he has relatives on the Rosebud Reservation, also both in South Dakota. His name is one he shares with his descendant Brings Plenty who was a warrior. Nieves: More than anything, it gave everyone a chance to see her as a child. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Aminah, what was your first reaction when you read the script for the finale and saw where Teonna's story concluded for the season? In my mind, Im stuck with Teonna Rainwater and just getting to see some reflection of Thomas Rainwaters character within her. I can't wait to watch it. We have allies, we have support. He is a direct descendant of Brings Plenty, an Oglala Lakota warrior who fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn. So Ive known this has happened. On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. And on the other side with Hank, feeling that and seeing that happen in real time destroyed me. Stay tuned with Taylor Sheridan involved, anything is possible. According to Tanya Giles, chief programming officer of Paramount Streaming, Taylor Sheridan might just be the busiest man in television: The incredible storytelling and stellar performances behind1883 have fueled phenomenal new records for Paramount+. Was there one thing you learned that stuck out to you the most? Its been everywhere. I dont like to try to pigeonhole everyone. But the game-changer for me to get involved and to get in-depth in all of it was the fact that, if we dont tell these stories, then society will not know what weve been through. Brings Plenty: No. Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. On a more positive note, you walk on set each day and you're surrounded by a bunch of Indigenous youth, and I'm surrounded by incredible Indigenous actors playing all these roles. I had that treatment in many aspects. "Thank you Mo. "It's an honor just to tell her story," says Nieves of Teonna, who escaped the posse of priests and made her way into Montana in the season finale of, Cole Brings Plenty and Aminah Nieves in '1923', Teonna fights for her life against the man who killed Hank on '1923'. But in my perfect world yeah, its probably not going to work. That, for me, meant more than anything else. This was The Great Sioux War of 1876. Yes, shes getting away. The 6666 is synonymous with the merciless endeavor to raise the finest horses and livestock in the world, and ultimately where world-class cowboys are born and made.. Taylor Sheridan says its all about reinventing the wheel again: Were in an interesting time in scripted drama and TV because everyone is attempting to find this new way in to tell a story. Mo Brings Plenty has several hobbies, and those include saving horses who are running wild, he helps preserve his culture, he helps the youth who need it, and he is adamant about keeping the earth clean, safe, and protected for future generations. To be able to share our dialogue, 90 percent of our dialogue, in Crow in this show it's so special. Out of respect and honor for those who have come before us, Mo knows we have a profound obligation to leave a livable planet for those who will follow after we are gone, and he starts and ends every day, with thoughts of how he and we can make the world a better place while we are here.When Mo isn't working as an actor, he can be found ranching or seeking ways to give back to his Lakota communities and Indian Country -- ways that include preserving culture, tradition and seeking cultural truth in diversity. He and Birdie were standing there during every scene. Its a lifestyle. Though Teonna was eventually reunited with her father, Runs His Horse (Michael Spears), Hank was murdered by priests sent to track Teonna down. Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) Instagram photos and videos mobringsplenty Verified Follow 263 posts 126K followers 198 following Mo Brings Plenty Actor This is the official | verified | account of Mo Brings Plenty . Brings Plenty: You know, I live with the concept Im a realist that if you do not witness something, then it cant be true. I would sit with them, and then it would be one of my elders [who would ask], "She's telling this story do you have anything you want to share with her?" 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Its that kind of real-world reflection that plays into Moses Brings Plentys key position as American Indian Affairs Coordinator. Taylor is so gifted, and he has the ability to share things that some people won't even think about. And people like to ignore the fact that we do exist. Mo brings a great stability and a great loyalty, and you just have a sense that you're being . Not every American Indian or Native or Indigenous child is experiencing the same negative issues they're similar, but they're expressed differently. And understanding and knowing our language, our culture and traditions, and being an example of that. Contact: Michelle Shining Elk Manager + Publicist Posts Reels Videos Tagged I would love for her to have more childlike, honest moments, for her just to be. Apparently, the roast beef sandwich is for him. We have to be able to find a way to allow people to heal so that way we can begin to figure out our [current] situations and our circumstances and most importantly, find a space to be able to work together. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Moses Brings Plenty was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. (September 2009 - A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. And she could hug someone who feels familiar. But the official Yellowstone Twitter account shared an interesting fact about this homey scene. As far as the spinoff goes, I dont think youll be surprised that I, Jeff/Jimmy never have any idea what the fuck is going on, and any time I think I do, Taylor does something better and cooler than I ever couldve imagined. To be able to share Crow with the world, and to have these beautiful babies witness it and watch it and see their language being spoken on TV, it was incredible. So, I was not part of the casting process. A Kayce? A Jamie? And well find out together how much longer that is anytime I think I know whats best for this character or for this world, Taylor proves me wrong. I utilized it to become exactly what our ancestors were told they could no longer be. The flute, for instance, is something they use in their music, and we imagine its quite good. And of course, questions were asked. Since they've been on . ", Nieves says she's "thankful" to be telling Teonna's story in a year when American leaders are taking accountability for the country's abusive schools. Both of those scenes, they were very difficult ones to be with. He feels that there simply are not enough people with his own history and his own upbringing and heritage on television, and he makes it a priority to allow his roles to take on the job of educating those who know so little about his people. So its relearning and continuing to share and be open about stories, and to broaden our knowledge. Im stuck on that story. Teonna (Nieves) with Hank (Michael Greyeyes), who helps reunite her with her father after her escape. "Mo brings a great cultural anchoring, and a perspective that tries to balance out the kind of world that Thomas Rainwater is operating in that is, a system of laws and paradigms that aren't familiar for, or operated by, the Native people. And, Rainwater is a great character. Sometimes it can be a little scary to go there and to bring it up.