A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. Mo, you're the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for Yellowstone and 1923. Mo, what is your official title on 1923? Given everything Teonna went through this season, what was the most challenging scene for you to film? Teonna speaks Crow in every episode. 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. And do it in a tasteful manner and in a way thats digestible, even for ourselves. Your scenes are powerful. I am the land and I am killing you. I did that scene in Crow on tape, and I think thats when it all kind of hit me, and that it wasnt really my decision anymore. And on the other side with Hank, feeling that and seeing that happen in real time destroyed me. The show is rumored to star Jefferson White and Ryan Bingham who will reprise their roles as Jimmy and Walker. He also appeared in the sixth episode of the fourth season of AMC's Hell on Wheels. BRINGS PLENTY: I was in a school that had the boarding school mentality. Sara is an actress whose appearance in Yellowstone made people notice and talk about her. Mo Brings Plenty standing on Kayce's porch in Yellowstone For all the reasons that Yellowstone still sticks out as an episodic drama, even in the midst of an overstuffed TV-scape, one that stands. I can't wait to watch it. MO BRINGS PLENTY: It was amazing to see him get involved and be part of a very, very strong storyline in the life of Teonna Rainwater. This isnt just for you, this is for all of us. (September 2009 - Welcome to the Quantum Realm. And to play that for her was, it was great. EW spoke to Nieves and Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty who serves as the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for his show and 1923 about how it felt to depict such an ugly part of our nation's history, Teonna's budding romance with Pete (who's played by Mo's nephew! Moses has appeared in several episodes of 2018's Yellowstone (U.S. TV series) series on Paramount Network. This was The Great Sioux War of 1876. 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). His Yellowstone character lives on a reservation and works alongside his chairman to help provide the reservation with more while also taking away the abundance of land that John Duttons ancestors took from their tribe. Do it for me. I was like [in an emotional tone], Are you kidding, Mom?!. There are so many things I wish for her. I wanted to be a light to remind her, Hey, youre doing great. Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater in '1923' (Inset: Mo Brings Plenty), Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater (right) with Jennifer Ehle as Sister Mary in, Mo Brings Plenty, who grew up in the Lakota Nation, as Mo in, Teonna (Nieves) at the boarding school depicted in. Honestly, I feel like he's my little brother in real life. 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. Photo Cr: Emerson Miller/Paramount+. The fine line is so fine that, at times, you have to double-check to make sure youre near it. Such a powerhouse and so emotionally and mentally strong, and well-educated even then. Stay tuned with Taylor Sheridan involved, anything is possible. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. He will be back in Season 5. - IMDb Mini Biography By: I wanted to get it right. "People kind of like to ignore it, but they can't ignore it anymore.". 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. Hes participated in a lot of our ceremonies, and so he knows theres a fine line in that we can reveal some things to give a general idea to the audience, but also continue to protect these ways. 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]. Much like his character on television, the real-life Mo is equally private. And can you explain what it involves? As an actor, he has played bit parts in Hidalgo, Thunderheart, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The storyline in full is easily more disturbing than anything in the flagship series, made all the more so by its basis in reality, with Nieves humbly telling CinemaBlend that she initially didnt think it was within her to represent her family and culture through Teonnas story. 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. BRINGS PLENTY: It is very enlightening to know that we are finally gaining some traction and support. We see him rescue Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille), help in the raid to rescue Tate, he wrangled up Checkers to deliver him to John, he helped Kacye Dutton (Luke Grimes) through his vision quest hes just all around awesome character. People kind of like to ignore it, but they can't ignore it anymore. actor. Yes, he is. But thats in all aspects of life, so we just have to stay in the positive aspect of everything and continue to look at our children and see what we can do to continue to influence or inspire them. These two exchange lunches before Mo kisses his wife (a.k.a his real life wife, Sara Ann Haney-Brings Plenty) goodbye and heads off to their barn. "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'. Hes also modeled for John Yaegar. But in reality, it's not over. Without dipping into spoiler territory too much, I'll just say that it involves a new cast member who just so happens to be Mo Brings Plenty's nephew, actor Cole Brings Plenty. 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. Since they've been on . But the people of today were there and supportive; it takes a village to bring to life a great story. When viewers first meet the teenager of Crow descent, she is being physically, emotionally and sexually abused for her refusal to culturally assimilate, shining a bright light on the Indian boarding-school era when Native children were sent to government-funded schools run by the Catholic Church. Here's how he put it: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor had written. Nieves: More than anything, it gave everyone a chance to see her as a child. 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. And so Im fond of doing what we have done, because Taylor understands. We see Teonna suffer physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, all of which were common at these boarding schools. I wasn't expecting it. Hes done work for brands such as Ed Hardy, and he is quite proud of the work he does. 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. And if she can have that one moment, thats it. We already know that Yellowstone Season 5 officially has the green light, and shooting is set to begin in May, with a target premiere date of this coming fall, however Paramount was quiet about potentially renewing 1883 for another season. The name Moses Brings Plenty is one you know if you are as equally obsessed with Yellowstone, as the rest of us. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. 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. 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. Leenah and I are just so grateful for him and Birdie, and for everyone [in] the crew. Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. 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. She says what everyone is thinking, she doesnt hold her feelings back, and Kelly Reilly is a literal genius in this role. ), and what may be on the horizon for her in season 2. . I didnt know about the Yellowstone universe, so I came into this a little blind. Most of all, I just wish for a little bit of ease. So, we have to allow the audience to witness. A post shared by Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) While "Yellowstone" star Mo Brings Plenty claims some people might not like his post, many in the comments actually agreed with him. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. He fully understands our cultural ways. And then I found out about Taylor [Sheridan] and I started digging into [first Yellowstone prequel] 1883, which is incredible. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ original series 1923. . I had that treatment in many aspects. Nieves: It was a mix of both. I utilized it to become exactly what our ancestors were told they could no longer be. Moses Brings Plenty spoke to the harsh treatment that he personally suffered in his own past, sharing that he focused on using those experiences to inform his future in ways that were quite different from how his peers handled things. 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. It made it easy because we're all family. Right now, Im just so focused on the finale of 1923, because its been such a great story. 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. And not just our stories but all peoples stories. ", 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. 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. I really dont know. Moses Brings Plenty was one of the experts who tested/displayed the weapons and tactics used by Oglala Lakota war leader Crazy Horse on an episode in the third season of Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior. 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. 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. Mo Brings Plenty plays Rainwater's aide-de-camp and spiritual adviser. Its a choice. Mo, what's it like to watch your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, play a key part in Teonna's story? [3], He has performed for charity events such as Project Lighthouse, who provides warm clothing and bedding to northern Indian reservations.[7]. My father does a really great job at sharing stories; hes a storyteller, all my life. This we know as The Battle of the Little Bighorn. NIEVES: You can always learn more. 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My theory isnt about Teonna. Let's start with recurring actors Mo Brings Plenty (a.k.a. Teonna murders the nuns who abused her and escapes, heading on foot through the wilderness where she contends with wolves and men sent on horseback to find and return her to the head priest. 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. Michelle Shining Elk, Other Works Everything was flowing through me at once, and thats when I knew I had to keep going. AMINAH NIEVES: You want my honest first reaction? I didnt know if I was mentally in the space to go there. We look forward to bringing fans even more of the Duttons origin story.. Tiffany and her husband are the proud parents of four children in her free time. Nieves: We had conversations beforehand. Listen to the full podcast with Jefferson White, AKA Jimmy Hurdstrom, below: The podcast is available everywhere. I went on set every chance I could when I wasn't working, and I witnessed Helen Mirren, and Harrison Ford, and Timothy Dalton. 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. Mo Brings Plenty: Im the American Indian coordinator consultant [on 1923 and Yellowstone]. Like Aminah, I had my hesitations because I was revisiting different places and moments in my life, where I wasnt sure if I wanted to reopen those wounds. Photo Credit: James Minchin III/Paramount+, Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ series 1923. People tell me April, and then I hear August. Given the trauma in Teonnas story, what hesitations did you have initially, and what convinced you to take on the part? But I was. Did the 1923 story of Teonna Rainwater stem from Taylor Sheridan wanting to show the origins of the Rainwater family and Broken Rock tribe? After killing her merciless tormentor, Sister Mary (Jennifer Ehle), Teonna escaped on foot in episode 4. So, yes. 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. 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. Because I think to a mass amount of people, we still dont exist. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen MIrren as Cara Dutton in 1923 streaming on Paramount+ 2022. So theres a lot of anxiety around that, and questions. 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 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]. 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. The actor is also an adviser and trusted confidant of the series' creator. How has 1923 sparked your own family to open up more? 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. And he has spent a fair amount of time in the biopic world twice portraying Charlie Soap -- the husband of the first woman elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the late Wilma Mankiller-- in The Cherokee Word for Water and Gloria Steinem's The Glorias, respectively.Mo Brings Plenty is an actor, horse stunt rider, rancher, and American Indian storyline consultant. The character is easily likable because he is protective, strong, and he has an obvious moral compass and sense of right and wrong. We need to have a place to allow our children to flourish, side by side. 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. 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. To be able to share our dialogue, 90 percent of our dialogue, in Crow in this show it's so special. And she's currently halfway through her year-long "Road to Healing" listening tour. Mo, did you attend a government-run boarding school? 10 Things You Didnt Know about Mo Brings Plenty, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Cyrus Arnold, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Khiyla Aynne, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Matt Labagh, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Charlotte Caniggia, 10 Things You Didnt Know about George Maxey, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Gratiela Brancusi, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Joe Pucciarelli, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Yaani King, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Emma Broyles, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Devon Mostert, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Camaron Engels, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Rafa Kalimann, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Lyne Renee. 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. I go out and make sure that we have the right fluent language speakers of whatever tribe were representing. He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone. And Mo, its your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, who is playing Aminahs love interest? The most important thing about his work in his minds eye is being able to accurately portray his native people. 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. Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who hails from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. And be aware and conscious of the boundary that you dont want to cross.. Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. 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. But for us, we didnt view them as prison camps. But more than anything else, there was just love and knowing they were there and had my back, and vice versa. 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 . And I understand where a lot of people come from. Lets hope that rumor is true. And be aware and conscious of the boundary that you dont want to cross. 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. It was difficult, but Cole and I have such a great relationship. When Nieves saw what Sheridan had in store for Teonna, she tells The Hollywood Reporter that she had doubts about the role. Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts by searching Whiskey Riff Rafforclick here. There's a huge movement now encouraging diversity, but that [discussion about] diversity is only [focusing on] the skin color. 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?" He and Birdie were standing there during every scene. When I met her, I couldnt tell [she was nervous]. I read the script and I felt all the feelings. The flute, for instance, is something they use in their music, and we imagine its quite good. Because you dont get to see her as a child. It was a bridging of families and coming back together, and reuniting more than anything else. People dont know that behind the scenes Mo was there every second of every single day. And I have a great deal of respect for her and people who take the time to represent us; its so vital and important. Is there a timeline of when you shoot season two? Were all human beings at the end of the day. The median salary of an actor is around $40,860 per year. Personally, I believe that the real star of the show is Beth. Brings Plenty: Im very familiar with the story. 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. What does it feel like to have the U.S. government finally take accountability for these systemic abuses of Indigenous people? It needs to be about a cultural diversity. Life is still life. 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 . Leenah, myself, and Michael we all had to learn it. Have you, Mo? Thanks for reading! It's hard to ask those questions sometimes, because in those moments you are also bringing up the trauma for them. NIEVES: I didn't know the language before coming into it, so I learned it. The entire finale episode is incredible. Its been everywhere. When Im not working and am at home, Sara Ann and I spend a considerable amount of time being asked/called out to rescue injured wild animals so they can be rehabilitated and released back into the wild, the Yellowstone actor shared. 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. And of course, questions were asked. 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 . You ready for em? I remember the rulers. 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. Because we are born prisoners of war due to the treaties that were implemented back in the 1800s and even before then, they were peace treaties. 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. That means so much. Broken Rock Tribe leader Thomas Rainwater's (Gil Birmingham) righthand man, Mo (played by Mo Brings Plenty) starts out as just a driver and bodyguard, but as the the series moves on, he becomes a significant player in the story. Every storyline, not just ours, but the Dutton storyline, too. NIEVES: That was real. How would you rate this article? So its relearning and continuing to share and be open about stories, and to broaden our knowledge. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. So I think about a week after I got the call is when I was introduced to Mo and [cultural adviser] Birdie Real Bird. Or even if Alex and Elizabeth and Teonna got to meet? Mo Brings Plenty is an actor, horse stunt rider, rancher, and American Indian storyline consultant.