Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Our Yellowstone:The Soundtrack Playlist, featuring every song from every episode, updated in real time, every Sunday night. Apparently, the trio works together as the Geese + Duck Rescue A-Team.. 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. People dont know that behind the scenes Mo was there every second of every single day. However, in his real life, he and his wife reside on their own ranch, and they love it. 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? Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. 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]. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. And that did wonders for us. 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. And that had nothing to do with him getting the role, thats all him! Life is still life. 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. 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. 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. 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. And they wouldnt have showed themselves if I didnt feel grounded. "Thank you Mo. The mentality carried through. Governor Lynelle Perry), who will now join the cast as regulars for the fifth season. Because, like I said before, its not just Aminah doing it. Thats basically what they call it, enrollment. Nieves: No. Mo talks life on his ranch, the evolution of his character as "Mo" on the TV hit series, Yellowstone, and his special bond with fellow actor / friend, Gil Bi. Hence, why I wear braids every day. (Laughs.) In a brief scene, we see his wife making paper bag lunches for Mo and his teenage son. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. But most Native Americans aren't happy with the casting of Kelsey Asbille as a Native woman married into the Dutton clan. This is for all Indigenous communities. 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! Aminah Nieves: I wasnt familiar at all, actually! Given everything Teonna went through this season, what was the most challenging scene for you to film? The first season of 1923 is now streaming on Paramount+. Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who hails from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. 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?" So yeah, lets see what happens in season two! 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. Because today, no one is absolutely saying that we cant be Indian except for ourselves. ", "Dance troupe brings old and new to performance. Mo brings a great stability and a great loyalty, and you just have a sense that you're being . Or even if Alex and Elizabeth and Teonna got to meet? 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. The entire finale episode is incredible. And so Im fond of doing what we have done, because Taylor understands. 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 Mo, its your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, who is playing Aminahs love interest? The season one finale delivers that: In Nothing Left to Lose, Teonna is reunited with her father and she appears to be falling in love with Hanks son, Pete Plenty Clouds. Its a choice. Based on their finale romance and the Rainwater connection, what role do you think these two could have in the bloodline for the characters on Yellowstone? So, yes. 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. And I am! Are you a John? Mo, what is your official title on 1923? Maybe Petonna? And people like to ignore the fact that we do exist. My first reaction was [squeals], "She kisses a boy!" 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. Aminah, what do you want to see happen for her in season 2? 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. We see Checkers, the party planner from the casino whos connected to the attacks on the Duttons, beaten and tied up. [2] His wife is Sara Ann Haney-Brings Plenty. Drink with us. actor. And now we have to be prepared to be able to share who our ancestors once were not just then, but who we desire to be again in the whole process. 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. His name is one he shares with his descendant Brings Plenty who was a warrior. We have allies, we have support. Its been everywhere. I had a nun oh my gosh, I will never forget her. I go out and make sure that we have the right fluent language speakers of whatever tribe were representing. present). Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Its a lifestyle. Nothing. He is a talented drummer, and he plays in a band called Brule. Nieves: No, and I wish that we did. A Jamie? 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]. Like, the Scoop was happening still [when Indigenous children in Canada were forcibly separated from their families in the 1960s], and we dont talk about that. Mo and I have shared sentiments. But I was. 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. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. And so, everything went into secret. But the official Yellowstone Twitter account shared an interesting fact about this homey scene. 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. Brings Plenty: You know, I live with the concept Im a realist that if you do not witness something, then it cant be true. And can you explain what it involves? According to Hollywood Reporter, the new series will take place during The Great Depression: The show will follow a new generation of Duttons during the time of Western expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression.. All of this is horrifying, its a horrifying story. Publicity Listings Aminah is a great representative of us as the people not just onscreen but offscreen as well. ), and what may be on the horizon for her in season 2. NIEVES: I'd put the "T" before the "P." [Laughs]. Cole and his Yellowstone costar Mo Brings Plenty presented the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or TV Movie. [This story contains spoilers to the 1923 season finale, Nothing Left to Lose.]. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He is 53 years old as of 2022. 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. 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). She collaborated with the NFL, CDC, and Heads Up Football Program in 2012 and 2013. Can you tell us a little bit about what your responsibilities are in that role? 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. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Warning: This story contains spoilers for "Nothing Left to Lose," the season finale of 1923. Without any doubt, he earns a reasonable sum from his films and series. 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. And were all living together right now. [4], In addition to doing some theater work in Nebraska, he also portrayed an Apache warrior in the 2011 science fiction western film Cowboys & Aliens. It was like, okay, this is on Paramount this is the Yellowstone universe. Mo Brings Plenty needed a moment to compose himself Paramount Network/YouTube Much like its predecessor, "1923" hasn't shied away from depicting the plight of the indigenous community. Aminah, were you familiar with the language or did you have to learn it? Mo Brings Plenty went on to talk about how her scenes would. A mindset. 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 . I feel like we were both like, "Yeah!" How has 1923 sparked your own family to open up more? 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. We cannot wait. Often, when they cant, especially with the ducks + geese, they come home with us where they live the rest of their days. So what do you say can somebody get Taylor Sheridan on the line and give us a Mo spinoff? She's exhausted. . The priests and nuns who ran the school were determined to "assimilate" Teonna into white American culture. 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]. This isnt just for you, this is for all of us. [Laughs] But I was in tears, not only for Teonna's story but for everyone's story, too. While he prefers peace, Mo is not someone you want to mess with. Head here to read THRs interviews with Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer on the season one finale. 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. 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.. NIEVES: I think it's a tie between the scene when she kills Sister Mary, and the scene when Hank gets shot. Leenah and I are just so grateful for him and Birdie, and for everyone [in] the crew. How could we improve it? Shop the new Busch Beer Collection from Whiskey Riff Shop. He was also part of the Native American new-age band Brul. 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. 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. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. When it comes to. You talk of the support you had, including from Mo. Mo is a character who says very little, but what he does say is nothing short of wise, articulate, and honest. Mo, did you attend a government-run boarding school? But with work, I just wanted to focus on Teonna. Mo Brings Plenty has shared brief snippets of his family before on his personal Instagram page. 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. That means so much. There are so many things I wish for her. '1923' star Aminah Nieves and 'Yellowstone' actor Mo Brings Plenty, who works as the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for both shows, discuss Teonna's story of boarding school abuse and the . My one theory is about Coles character [Pete Plenty Clouds]. 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. 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 . 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. Mo, however, would fall in line as a very close second behind the magical trainwreck that is Beth Dutton. The talented actor lends himself to the role of Mo, and youll know him by the name Mo Brings Plenty. If people really want to understand more of it, then look up the treaties. BRINGS PLENTY: It is very enlightening to know that we are finally gaining some traction and support. It was all of us coming together as a collective and continuing to share. I can tell you what a bar of soap tastes like. It needs to be about a cultural diversity. Nieves: My mom. My theory isnt about Teonna. 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. 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. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Moses_Brings_Plenty&oldid=1138930078, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 12:40. 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. 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. Because I think to a mass amount of people, we still dont exist. And do it in a tasteful manner and in a way thats digestible, even for ourselves. I remember the rulers. She doesnt get to express being a child. What I do is I make sure that we are accurate with the period and language. I didnt know about the Yellowstone universe, so I came into this a little blind. So I think I have a duty to share our stories, and to be a voice. ( 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. Brings Plenty appeared Thursday on Morning in America ahead of the "Yellowstone" season finale . 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. Everything was flowing through me at once, and thats when I knew I had to keep going. They go through the action moments with us about 10 to 30 minutes before we go on. 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. Mo Brings Plenty . A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. To be able to share our dialogue, 90 percent of our dialogue, in Crow in this show it's so special. I've experienced rulers, eating soap, getting my hair cut, all of those things, but I utilized that differently than some of my peers did. This was The Great Sioux War of 1876. A post shared by Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) The Brings Plenty family certainly has their fair share of four-legged creatures. It made it easy because we're all family. Taylor is so gifted, and he has the ability to share things that some people won't even think about. Thats why I braid my hair. Jefferson White sat down with us on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast and explained everything he knows about the upcoming spinoff so far. Look up what a tribal enrollment number is. Nieves: More than anything, it gave everyone a chance to see her as a child. 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.