I try to look at everything in a positive light, because we are still here. Oglala Lakota actor, drummer, singer, and model from the United States. 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. This isnt just for you, this is for all of us. And to do it in private, away from the crew. Can you talk about how familiar you are with a story like Teonnas and how that helped you tell this story? [3], Brings Plenty is concerned about providing accurate representations of Native peoples in mass media. But we have an incredible stunt crew. It made it easy because we're all family. We have allies, we have support. Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who hails from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Country is more than just a steel guitar. Here's how he put it: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor had written. So its relearning and continuing to share and be open about stories, and to broaden our knowledge. 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! But its too fairy tale its not going to happen! Nieves: My mom. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. That ray of light surrounds Teonna Rainwater, the breakout Indigenous character on Taylor Sheridans Western saga played by Aminah Nieves. So yeah, lets see what happens in season two! Rant with us. Its my brothers son, but I look to him as a son, too. Yellowstone, cable's No. 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. 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). 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. Hes also modeled for John Yaegar. 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. And were all living together right now. NIEVES: It's an honor to just tell her story. The most important thing about his work in his minds eye is being able to accurately portray his native people. Country music is the lifeblood of Whiskey Riff, and we pride ourselves on standing firmly in the corner of the independent artists, and those few in the mainstream still doing it the right way. Nieves: My grandpa, when he was actually sick in the hospital, he told that to my little sister. 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. 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. There are so many things I wish for her. 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. A mindset. And Michael Spears, too he was so giddy and enthusiastic as well. 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. Its a mass amount of people coming through me at once. Buckle up it sounds like Taylor Sheridan and Yellowstone are just getting warmed up. Im stuck on that story. And they wouldnt have showed themselves if I didnt feel grounded. Nieves: And I want to say that Mo was such a light for me. 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. In 1923, you have the story of Teonna for me, I've experienced that as a kid. 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. Brings Plenty: Im very familiar with the story. Below, in conversation with THR, Nieves and Brings Plenty detail the care that went into bringing Teonnas story to life, what they think about the promise of Teonnas final scene (including her romance with the character played by Mos nephew, Cole Brings Plenty), what they know about season two, and why they say they have to look to the past in order to preserve their present. [3], He has performed for charity events such as Project Lighthouse, who provides warm clothing and bedding to northern Indian reservations.[7]. Brings Plenty: Taylor and the rest of the gang, they have great taste and they know what theyre looking for. Do it for me. I was like [in an emotional tone], Are you kidding, Mom?!. [3], Moses Brings Plenty played drums for the band Brul, who combines traditional Native American drums and flute with contemporary musical instruments. She's exhausted. 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. 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. The name Moses Brings Plenty is one you know if you are as equally obsessed with Yellowstone, as the rest of us. The podcast is available everywhere. A Jamie? 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 [1923's Crow language translator] Birdie Real Bird shared so much with me, and Leenah Robinson [who plays Teonna's cousin Baapuxti] and her parents. Is there a timeline of when you shoot season two? Yes, shes getting away. Teonna's journey on 1923 comes as the U.S. government is undergoing a real-life reckoning about the country's systematic abuse of Native and Indigenous children through the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. It's healing, just for the fact that we know that we have people who are courageous enough to stand by us. We're still in the 1900s it's not over. After killing her merciless tormentor, Sister Mary (Jennifer Ehle), Teonna escaped on foot in episode 4. We had an incredible Crow elder, Birdie Real Bird, on set with us. Every storyline, not just ours, but the Dutton storyline, too. But above all, he is a man who wholeheartedly believes in human kindness, and he trusts the good in humanity still exists and feels it just needs to be dusted off a bit. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. There's a huge movement now encouraging diversity, but that [discussion about] diversity is only [focusing on] the skin color. We are all in this together. So in a perfect world, what if she were to come back? 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. The rumor is that the show will shoot in May and episodes will air in the fall. 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. Sara is an actress whose appearance in Yellowstone made people notice and talk about her. In my mind, Im stuck with Teonna Rainwater and just getting to see some reflection of Thomas Rainwaters character within her. I go out and make sure that we have the right fluent language speakers of whatever tribe were representing. And she could breathe. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Photo Credit: James Minchin III/Paramount+, Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ series 1923. It is so important not only to him but to the show itself. Hes done work for brands such as Ed Hardy, and he is quite proud of the work he does. And she called me and told me, partially. Generally, in the United States, actors make between $25,180 to $58,580 annually. 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 . The working title of the upcoming spinoff is simply 6666(also much like1883). We call them hobbies because that is what we call everything you are not doing when you are working or spending time with your family mostly because most people dont spend their free time doing things they dislike or dont love. And so, everything went into secret. I wanted to get it right. When I found out about it, I got all giddy, too. And I take great pride and honor in knowing that our faces are being seen and that our voices are being heard during 1923 and beyond. [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. 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 . That would be wild. How could we improve it? We need to have a place to allow our children to flourish, side by side. Moses has appeared in several episodes of 2018's Yellowstone (U.S. TV series) series on Paramount Network. Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. And people like to ignore the fact that we do exist. NIEVES: You can always learn more. 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. But above all, he is a man who wholeheartedly believes in human kindness, and he trusts the good in humanity still exists and feels it just needs to be dusted off a bit. It was just a great, positive energy between the three of them it was a trifecta of greatness. Then it hit me, they are right. For now, Teonna is making her way to freedom with Pete and her father but, of course, Father Renaud and Marshall Kent [Jamie McShane] are hot on their trail. Mo Brings Plenty (Moses J. ", 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. NIEVES: That was real. 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. It's hard to ask those questions sometimes, because in those moments you are also bringing up the trauma for them. He's proven himself a capable enforcer on more than one occasion. Mo, however, would fall in line as a very close second behind the magical trainwreck that is Beth Dutton. And, its accurate. As an actor, he has played bit parts in Hidalgo, Thunderheart, and Pirates of the Caribbean. 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 . So theres a lot of anxiety around that, and questions. Nieves: Leenah, Julia [Schlaepfer, who plays Alex], Michelle [Randolph, who plays Elizabeth] and I are all best friends. Jefferson White sat down with us on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast and explained everything he knows about the upcoming spinoff so far. They go through the action moments with us about 10 to 30 minutes before we go on. Shop the new Busch Beer Collection from Whiskey Riff Shop. I really dont know. She had a brief scene in the series, but it warmed the hearts of many viewers. So while Im browsing around Reddit, I come across a post in the Yellowstone subreddit that shares my appreciation for Mo as one of the unsung heroes of the show. 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. 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. [1] Background [ edit] Moses Brings Plenty was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota. Leenah, myself, and Michael we all had to learn it. Since they've been on . Brings Plenty. 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. It was like, okay, this is on Paramount this is the Yellowstone universe. The mentality carried through. Its been everywhere. It was difficult, but Cole and I have such a great relationship. You recently said your grandfather shared how he related to Teonna. What does it feel like to have the U.S. government finally take accountability for these systemic abuses of Indigenous people? We were all kind of on a high that night. The show is rumored to star Jefferson White and Ryan Bingham who will reprise their roles as Jimmy and Walker. And so, honestly, tribal enrollment numbers, its a prison number. I had a nun oh my gosh, I will never forget her. Brings Plenty: No. How did you interpret the ending? Thats basically what they call it, enrollment. The entire first season of 1923 is available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription, with Yellowstone returning to Paramount Network at a later point in 2023, though it's still unclear how things will shake out after all the rumored messiness with Kevin Costner. The scene becomes decidedly less wholesome from there. It was a reunion, for me personally. Maybe Petonna? 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? Mo, did you attend a government-run boarding school? But for us, we didnt view them as prison camps. Or even if Alex and Elizabeth and Teonna got to meet? "Project Lighthouse brings warmth to those on the reservation. And be aware and conscious of the boundary that you dont want to cross.. She was an incredible, articulate teacher, and she strives for perfection. Thats where Im at with all of it. Head here to read THRs interviews with Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer on the season one finale. Its a story that needs to be told, but thats a lot to carry. Heres the synopsis from a Paramount+ press release: Founded when Comanches still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666. 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. So for me, it was just to get the message out in a good way and with accuracy. Believe it or not, this strong, quiet, serious man is also a model. And when it comes to language, to make sure that we have the proper fluent speakers of the language. Nieves: It was a mix of both. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Because some of the things that Teonna was doing I was actually doing. It was a surreal moment. 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. People tell me April, and then I hear August. You ready for em? "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" However, in his real life, he and his wife reside on their own ranch, and they love it. She knows what shes doing and so I can just see a lot of that. Teonna speaks Crow in every episode. BRINGS PLENTY: It is inspiring. Mo Brings Plenty plays Rainwater's aide-de-camp and spiritual adviser. He famously fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn. 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. And if she can have that one moment, thats it. After studying business in college, Tiffany embarked upon a career she never dreamed of. When Nieves saw what Sheridan had in store for Teonna, she tells The Hollywood Reporter that she had doubts about the role. Where are our indigenous people, people who are proud of who they are?" All the extras were mostly from reservations around [Montana] and seeing them smile and be so full of glee every day when they showed up on set for weeks at a time. What goes up must come down," said "Yellowstone" costume designer Johnetta Boone. And I look at what we have today. We talk about it all the time, because I dont think the audience really knew that Leenahs character died. What does it mean to both of you to tell Teonna's story in a year when this real-life "Road to Healing" tour is happening? And when it comes to language, to make sure that we have the proper fluent speakers of the language. A post shared by Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) The Brings Plenty family certainly has their fair share of four-legged creatures. Mo Brings Plenty is an American actor who portrays Mo on the Paramount hit drama Yellowstone. [This story contains spoilers to the 1923 season finale, Nothing Left to Lose.]. 2022 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. I want to watch it, Im very excited to watch it. BRINGS PLENTY: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor [Sheridan] had written.
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