| American Primeval | |
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| Genre | Western |
| Screenplay by | Mark L. Smith |
| Directed by | Peter Berg |
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| Theme music composer | Explosions In The Sky |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | Jacques Jouffret |
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| Network | Netflix |
American Primeval is an upcoming American Western television miniseries that is scheduled to be released on January 9, 2025.
Premise
The series examines the fight to gain control of the American West and the sometimes violent clash between religion and culture.
Cast
- Taylor Kitsch as Isaac
- Betty Gilpin as Sara Rowell
- Kim Coates as Brigham Young
- Jai Courtney as Virgil Cutter
- Shea Whigham as Jim Bridger
- Dane DeHaan as Jacob Pratt
- Saura Lightfoot-Leon as Abish Pratt
- Kyle Bradley Davis as Tilly
- Preston Mota as Devin Rowell
- Nick Hargrove as Cottrell
- Derek Hinkey as Red Feather
- Mikandrew as Henry
- Shawnee Pourier as Two Moons
- Joe Tippett as James Wolsey
- Kevin Scott Allen as Louis
Production
The six-part series is written by Mark L. Smith and is directed by Peter Berg. Berg, via Film 44, and Eric Newman, via Grand Electric, are executive producers. It was commissioned by Netflix in December 2022, with Taylor Kitsch confirmed in a lead role. Smith is also an executive producer on the series.
In January 2023, Dane DeHaan, Jai Courtney, Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, Kyle Bradley Davis, Nick Hargrove, Derek Hinkey, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Preston Mota, Shawnee Pourier and Joe Tippett joined the cast.
Filming took place in New Mexico from February 2023, with filming interrupted by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
Release
The miniseries is set to premiere on Netflix from January 9, 2025.
References
- Little, Sarah (February 9, 2024). "Netflix's New Western TV Show Looks Like It Will Make Yellowstone Seem Tame". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- Otterson, Joe (December 6, 2022). "Netflix Orders Western Limited Series 'American Primeval' Starring Taylor Kitsch From Mark L. Smith, Peter Berg, Eric Newman". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- Petski, Denise (January 24, 2023). "'American Primeval': Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Shea Whigham, More Cast In Netflix Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- Porter, Rick (January 23, 2024). "Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan Board Netflix's 'American Primeval'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- "American Primeval Netflix series production put on hold amid Hollywood writers' and actors' strike; Here's everything we know". Economic Times. August 15, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- Andreeva, Nellie (October 29, 2024). "'American Primeval' Sets Premiere Date On Netflix, First-Look Images Reveal Kim Coates, Lucas Neff Castings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
