Mo Brings Plenty plays "Mo" on "Yellowstone. 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. 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. A post shared by Whiskey Riff (@whiskeyriff), Somebody Tell Taylor Sheridan Mo Brings Plenty Needs His Own Yellowstone Spinoff. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Mo, you're the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for Yellowstone and 1923. The actress, who plays Teonna Rainwater on the 'Yellowstone' prequel series, and Brings Plenty, an actor and cultural consultant on the franchise, speak to The Hollywood Reporter about capturing a horrifying history and bringing Indigenous stars to the forefront in the megahit Taylor Sheridan franchise. Hes got a ranch of his own that he takes care of with his wife and son, adding yet another layer of authenticity to the fantastic show. He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone.[1]. We filmed those Four Sixes sequences down at the Four Sixes, which is a real life, huge, working cattle ranch one of the biggest in the country, one of the oldest in the country. But in my perfect world yeah, its probably not going to work. Or prison number, however you want to look at it. 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. When I met her, I couldnt tell [she was nervous]. Yellowstone stars Cole Hauser and Mo Brings Plenty are set to represent the massively popular Western drama series at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.The pair, who play Rip Wheeler and Mo (Thomas . Moses Brings Plenty is also known as Moses J. Brings Plenty. The scene becomes decidedly less wholesome from there. Leenah, myself, and Michael we all had to learn it. The actor also boasts an important role behind the scenes as well, serving as the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for both Yellowstone and its spinoff 1923, which recently wrapped its first season on Paramount+ with a brutal, if somehow still hopeful, temp conclusion for Aminah Nieves Teonna Rainwater until the already confirmed second season arrives. Yellowstone season 5 is seeing its biggest cast expansion yet. 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. Honestly, I dont. Both of those scenes, they were very difficult ones to be with. Brings Plenty: Yeah. Nieves: My grandpa, when he was actually sick in the hospital, he told that to my little sister. But the official Yellowstone Twitter account shared an interesting fact about this homey scene. Can you talk about how familiar you are with a story like Teonnas and how that helped you tell this story? And also, she's doing it again, Teonna's killing someone else. Are you a John? I wanted to get it right., Nieves credits her mother for ultimately pushing her to tackle the role, which carries with it generations of trauma. 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. Aminah, what type of research did you do to supplement what you already knew about the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative? 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. Aminah, you have also said you felt there needed to be a payoff for Teonna in the end. . And they wouldnt have showed themselves if I didnt feel grounded., In order to create a safe set, particularly around the scenes of violence, 1923 enlisted an intimacy coordinator and turned to Yellowstone star and cultural consultant Mo Brings Plenty, who was present for all of Nieves scenes. . Were also available onSpotifyand wherever else you can listen to podcasts. Lets come back. He is a talented drummer, and he plays in a band called Brule. Cole Hauser and Mo Brings Plenty, who plays Rip Wheeler and Mo, respectively, took the Golden Globes stage to present the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or . And do it in a tasteful manner and in a way thats digestible, even for ourselves. Mo Brings Plenty plays Rainwater's aide-de-camp and spiritual adviser. 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. In my mind, Im stuck with Teonna Rainwater and just getting to see some reflection of Thomas Rainwaters character within her. People reach out to me saying, This has really helped me and my family talk about it more openly, and talk about it to our children. And even that is so huge, to be able to read or hear that from someone else. Those familiar with the battle will know the strengths of those names and understand why Mo sees the world through the lens of the forces and sacrifices his family and ancestors made so that he could be here today. [1] The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. Aminah, how familiar were you with Yellowstone when the role of Teonna Rainwater came to you? Brings Plenty, who plays Mo on the flagship series, explains why 1923 couldn't shy away from the horrifying reality of Teonna's plight: "If you want to walk beside Taylor Sheridan, he's so. You talk of the support you had, including from Mo. Yes, shes getting away. And 1923 does not hold back in its depiction of that violence and degradation why was it so important to show the brutality so vividly? And I am! Its a choice. It's healing, just for the fact that we know that we have people who are courageous enough to stand by us. Did you have an intimacy coordinator to choreograph the violent scenes, and was there space when filming to pause if you needed a break? Of course, he is, because why wouldnt he be? A mindset. 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). A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. And, its accurate. Do it for me. I was like [in an emotional tone], Are you kidding, Mom?!. Can we just get some love for Mo Brings Plenty and the job he does for the show?, Mo is the man and I will beat that drum all day!, I love Mo and hope we get to see more of him in S5., Hell yeah, I mean, I hope his back gets some serious rest between Season 4 and 5 because he must have quite a bit of backpain from carrying the whole dang show last Season., Show would be significantly less without him.. Nothing. Leenah and I are just so grateful for him and Birdie, and for everyone [in] the crew. He has played "Crazy Horse," "Sitting Bull," and many other historical Indian notables who have solidified their place in this Country's history. After spending four years on the Yellowstone which is a fictional ranch, it was a real eye-opener to go down to the Sixes which is a real life, incredible, sort of goliath, cattle ranch. Yes, he is. It was difficult, but Cole and I have such a great relationship. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, a real-life reckoning about the country's systematic abuse of Native and Indigenous children, Kevin Costner finally gets to deliver Golden Globes speech from the comfort of his bed. But in reality, it's not over. Rant with us. Aminah Nieves: I wasnt familiar at all, actually! [3], Brings Plenty is concerned about providing accurate representations of Native peoples in mass media. 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. With the amount of Yellowstone projects, prequels and spinoffs that Taylor Sheridan is working on, I always thought it would be cool to tell Mos story. He will be back in Season 5. He fully understands our cultural ways. The mentality carried through. BRINGS PLENTY: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor [Sheridan] had written. On June 25, 1876, Native American forces, led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, would defeat the U.S. Army troops of General George Armstrong Custer. All I have to say is, it's about . Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. There's a huge movement now encouraging diversity, but that [discussion about] diversity is only [focusing on] the skin color. Im also curious to hear your thoughts on the conversation around who can claim Native identity, and if you feel that 1923 has influenced that conversation as its been airing. However, what do you really know about Mo Brings Plenty? Seeing them so excited to share these stories and knowing that it's possible, and to know that we're still here that's what stuck out to me. His traditional name -- given to him as a young boy -- is Ta Sunke Wospapi ("catches his horse"); it befits a man who spends more time on his horses than anywhere else. 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 . "Project Lighthouse brings warmth to those on the reservation. I can tell you what a bar of soap tastes like. Everyone was very aware of what we were doing, and I think they were very spiritually aware, too, of what was being conjured and brought up, which made us feel that much safer to go there. Im doing it with Mo, Im doing it with Birdie, Im doing it with Leenah Robinson [who plays Teonnas cousin, Baapuxti], with Michael Spears [who plays Teonnas father, Runs His Horse], and Michael Greyeyes [who plays Hank] and Cole Brings Plenty [who plays Hanks son, Pete Plenty Clouds]. Aminah, were you familiar with the language or did you have to learn it? It was a welcome almost a welcome home, in a sense. Yellowstone viewers know Chief Thomas Rainwater (Gil Burningham), your character (Rainwaters right-hand man) and the fictional Broken Rock tribe. Brings Plenty: No. Mo) and Wendy Moniz (a.k.a. BRINGS PLENTY: I was in a school that had the boarding school mentality. Hes done work for brands such as Ed Hardy, and he is quite proud of the work he does. Without any doubt, he earns a reasonable sum from his films and series. We were like, What if [Taylor] did it that way on purpose? Because she does die in the script, but it is so open-ended [on the show]. I feel like we were both like, "Yeah!" So, Im just really proud of Aminah and what shes done because I was a little nervous as well. For me, that was something that drew me to [the show], and something that made me a little nervous about it. The Broken Rock Tribe serves as one of the core groups being overshadowed by the Dutton family, as partially headed up by star Moses Brings Plenty, whose stoic Mo is arguably the shows most morally grounded character. And, Rainwater is a great character. To be able to share our dialogue, 90 percent of our dialogue, in Crow in this show it's so special. And so I want to utilize the positivity of it. :). But I think its also reopening the world to maybe go more in depth in conversations within Indigenous families to talk more about what has happened. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Is there a timeline of when you shoot season two? How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts by searching Whiskey Riff Rafforclick here. Im stuck on that story. It's a well-worded synopsis for an entertainment role that sadly isn't as prevalent as it could or should be, though well-earned strides have been made in recent years to bring more Indigenous creators and performers into TV and streaming productions. Moses Brings Plenty was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota. Such a powerhouse and so emotionally and mentally strong, and well-educated even then. Or even if Alex and Elizabeth and Teonna got to meet? Ask yourself this question if you are a Yellowstone fan. The year 1923 and the first season of Yellowstone prequel 1923 were not kind to Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves). According to the rest of the world, Mo is their favorite. Because today, no one is absolutely saying that we cant be Indian except for ourselves. It is very enlightening to know that we are finally gaining some traction and support. In 1923, you have the story of Teonna for me, I've experienced that as a kid. Teonna speaks Crow in every episode. Im sure youve seen the reports about Yellowstone and Kevin Costner, and the situation there seems fluid. But Ben, the crew, everyone was so amazing, that it was reassuring that were not in this alone. Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. 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. So we were up late last night theorizing that, too! His name is one he shares with his descendant Brings Plenty who was a warrior. My first reaction was [squeals], "She kisses a boy!" Leenah Robinson as Baapuxti with Nieves on set. Thoughtful and patient, yet strong and confident, Mo is essentially the Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) of the reservation, except with a little more grace and finesse. [3] He also played Quanah Parker in the History Channel documentary Comanche Warrior, which was filmed on the Wild Horse Sanctuary in the southern Black Hills, as well as playing Crazy Horse on The History Channel's "Investigating History" documentary, Who Killed Crazy Horse and BBC "Custer's Last Stand". In that moment when she kind of buries her head on the priest's body, I think that was a flashback to Sister Mary, and also a moment of, "How could you do this to Hank?" 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+. Just like giddy children on set that night. NIEVES: I think it's a tie between the scene when she kills Sister Mary, and the scene when Hank gets shot. 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. It needs to be about a cultural diversity. Given the trauma in Teonnas story, what hesitations did you have initially, and what convinced you to take on the part? Mo and I have shared sentiments. 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. Everything was flowing through me at once, and thats when I knew I had to keep going. Warning: This story contains spoilers for "Nothing Left to Lose," the season finale of 1923. She had a brief scene in the series, but it warmed the hearts of many viewers. 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. AMINAH NIEVES: You want my honest first reaction? I havent given any thought to the character of Mo himself [in Yellowstone]. But, I imagine you are excited there will be a season two. I'm thankful because these stories need to be shared with millions of people. She and Mo were introduced to us about a week before we got to Montana for cowboy camp. It was kind of a lot for her to move through all of those emotions at once. The flute, for instance, is something they use in their music, and we imagine its quite good. Every storyline, not just ours, but the Dutton storyline, too. Thats where Im at with all of it. This we know as The Battle of the Little Bighorn. And of course, questions were asked. And when it comes to language, to make sure that we have the proper fluent speakers of the language. As a Makes Room on his mother's side and a Brings Plenty on his father's, he is the stock of his grandfathers who fought at the Battle at Little Big Horn. This isnt just for you, this is for all of us. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. Brings Plenty: Honestly, I dont know. Its my brothers son, but I look to him as a son, too. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ original series 1923. So for me, it was just to get the message out in a good way and with accuracy. Sometimes it can be a little scary to go there and to bring it up. The actor also shared his thoughts on 1923 digging into the topic of boarding schools for Native American children, and so soon after reports from the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative brought to light the existence of more than 400 schools operating throughout the U.S. between 1819 and 1969. Brings Plenty (b. If people really want to understand more of it, then look up the treaties. Nieves: No, and I wish that we did. And she called me and told me, partially. 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. She just kept encouraging me, saying, You have to do this, Aminah. Promoting the series through linear sampling on the Paramount Network during their latest record-breaking season of Yellowstonefurther enabled us to introduce Sheridans loyal audience to this fantastic new series. When it comes to. (September 2009 - The rumor is that the show will shoot in May and episodes will air in the fall. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. When we are born, we are enrolled. Were still here.. People dont know that behind the scenes Mo was there every second of every single day. "Thank you Mo. My mom and, really, Spirit. So for me, it was just to get the message out in a good way and with accuracy. Its a mass amount of people coming through me at once. It felt so nice! She was calm and collected. (Laughs.) She became a stay-at-home mom and writer with her own blog. The proud uncle did tease that the character Pete is part of a "very, very strong storyline" with Teonna, so one can only hope that means he'll get to survive for the majority of the episodes, if not all of them. And she's currently halfway through her year-long "Road to Healing" listening tour. It wasnt just about our ancestors, even though that was a given. 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Updated: Dec 30, 2021 / 10:15 AM CST. 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. So I think about a week after I got the call is when I was introduced to Mo and [cultural adviser] Birdie Real Bird. He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone. We have allies, we have support. The duo also appeared as husband and wife in Season 4 of Yellowstone. Mo, did you attend a government-run boarding school? But the actress says what she conjured up was something different: Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. His traditional name -- given to him as a young boy -- is Ta Sunke Wospapi ("catches his horse"); it befits a man who spends more time on his horses than anywhere else. We talk about it all the time, because I dont think the audience really knew that Leenahs character died. Jefferson White sat down with us on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast and explained everything he knows about the upcoming spinoff so far. Listen to the full podcast with Jefferson White, AKA Jimmy Hurdstrom, below: The podcast is available everywhere. Aminah was such a powerful actress that there were moments I had to walk away from the monitors and regather myself, or allow an emotion to flow. The Brings Plenty family is always growing we love our four-legged and furry family members the more the merrier!, A post shared by Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty). When I was in Wyoming [meeting with] Taylor, I think that day is when the Pope finally apologized [for the Catholic Church's involvement in abusive boarding schools]. It felt good because these are Teonna's human moments, these are her childlike moments poking through. We call him my mini-me. Cole Hauser and Mo Brings Plenty, who plays Rip Wheeler and Mo, respectively, took the Golden Globes stage to present the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or . BRINGS PLENTY: It is inspiring. It all happened so fast. With cultural diversity, we're able to begin this whole mending and healing process. [1] Background [ edit] Moses Brings Plenty was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota. But its too fairy tale its not going to happen! And people like to ignore the fact that we do exist. NIEVES: It's an honor to just tell her story. Mo Brings Plenty . Mo Brings Plenty. People tell me April, and then I hear August. 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 think I have a duty to share our stories, and to be a voice. The character is easily likable because he is protective, strong, and he has an obvious moral compass and sense of right and wrong. So yeah, lets see what happens in season two! The talented actor lends himself to the role of Mo, and youll know him by the name Mo Brings Plenty. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. As per reports, Mo Brings Plenty has an estimated net worth of $400,000 in September 2021. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. So, we have to allow the audience to witness. Barrett Emke for. He likes to work on his ranch alongside his wife, and he likes to immerse himself in the things that are most important to him. There are so many spiritual predators out there, always looking for their next item they can utilize in their sales of considering themselves a spiritual leader or whatever the case may be. Because some of the things that Teonna was doing I was actually doing. It was a surreal moment. The podcast is available everywhere. 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. "Young people told me they dont see our people on TV. I read the script and I felt all the feelings. People kind of like to ignore it, but they can't ignore it anymore. Were all human beings at the end of the day. Drink with us. All Rights Reserved. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. What were those early conversations like, were they welcoming you into the Yellowstone fold? Really, the beautiful thing about this show and crew is, if we needed a moment, we could take as long as we needed. Yellowstone: Mo Brings Plentys Real Family Made Appearance in Season 4 Episode 3. 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. But the people of today were there and supportive; it takes a village to bring to life a great story. Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. "These stories need to be shared with millions of people," she says. And then I got more versed on Yellowstone. That's so incredible because during these assimilation processes, they wipe out your language, your food, your culture and language is so vital and so important to connect you back to who you are as a human being. He was also part of the Native American new-age band Brul. A post shared by Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) The Brings Plenty family certainly has their fair share of four-legged creatures. It was a reunion, for me personally. Head here to read THRs interviews with Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer on the season one finale. (Gets emotional.) However, in his real life, he and his wife reside on their own ranch, and they love it. Michelle Shining Elk, Other Works NIEVES: I'd put the "T" before the "P." [Laughs]. "People kind of like to ignore it, but they can't ignore it anymore.". I wish, in a perfect world hear me out, Mo Cole is your grandfather. 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). Every day that Im given, I try to be more of an example of the past more so than the present, with hopes that I can inspire the present to also do the same. 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.. Mos wife and son are played by his real-life family! the account live-tweeted during the premiere last night: Mo's wife and son are played by his real-life family! Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. As Mo Brings Plenty eloquently cites, today is the anniversary of a tipping point.
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