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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. Mo Brings Plenty plays Rainwater's aide-de-camp and spiritual adviser. BRINGS PLENTY: I was in a school that had the boarding school mentality. 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. Brings Plenty: Yeah. Leenah and I are just so grateful for him and Birdie, and for everyone [in] the crew. Nieves: Its a loose-ended theory. Nothing. He and Birdie were standing there during every scene. It was a welcome almost a welcome home, in a sense. A lot of our family members still reside there. What were those early conversations like, were they welcoming you into the Yellowstone fold? 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.. And can you explain what it involves? So, Im just really proud of Aminah and what shes done because I was a little nervous as well. The character is easily likable because he is protective, strong, and he has an obvious moral compass and sense of right and wrong. I had that treatment in many aspects. One fan commented, "I've been saying this for years. 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. And I was very excited because Ive seen that inner strength within her, and I just wanted to be a good support and be able to be there in the moments when she had to allow herself to go down into that darkness. 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. But we have an incredible stunt crew. NIEVES: That was real. Personally, I believe that the real star of the show is Beth. On "Yellowstone," Mo Brings Plenty plays "Mo," a multi-talented and loyal Broken Rock Tribe member and leader. Because for one, this is my first big role, pretty much of anything that anyone has seen me in. Because I think to a mass amount of people, we still dont exist. It was difficult, but Cole and I have such a great relationship. Michael Spears told me on set that Crow nation has the highest population of native speakers, which is about 85 percent. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. 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. 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 . [Laughs] But I was in tears, not only for Teonna's story but for everyone's story, too. 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. People kind of like to ignore it, but they can't ignore it anymore. 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. He fully understands our cultural ways. Thats really what it boils down to for me. 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. 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. And that did wonders for us. Mo) and Wendy Moniz (a.k.a. And Mo, he's a storyteller and he shared so much with me. Nieves: It was a mix of both. However, in his real life, he and his wife reside on their own ranch, and they love it. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Aminah, what was your first reaction when you read the script for the finale and saw where Teonna's story concluded for the season? Maybe Petonna? According to the rest of the world, Mo is their favorite. 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). Aminah Nieves Says Mo Brings Plenty Was A Light Through 1923's Intense Scenes Carolyn Jenkins 4 days ago Betrayal and violence are commonplace in Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" universe, but the. Then we come to March somehow, and then we go to July. 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. Its my brothers son, but I look to him as a son, too. 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. Mo Brings Plenty is happily married to Sara Ann Brings Plenty. The name Moses Brings Plenty is one you know if you are as equally obsessed with Yellowstone, as the rest of us. That ray of light surrounds Teonna Rainwater, the breakout Indigenous character on Taylor Sheridans Western saga played by Aminah Nieves. Mo Brings Plenty: Im the American Indian coordinator consultant [on 1923 and Yellowstone]. She became a stay-at-home mom and writer with her own blog. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. As an actor, he has worked in television, film and theatre. Aminah, were you familiar with the language or did you have to learn it? Apparently, the roast beef sandwich is for him. Listen to the full podcast with Jefferson White, AKA Jimmy Hurdstrom, below: The podcast is available everywhere. Moses has appeared in several episodes of 2018's Yellowstone (U.S. TV series) series on Paramount Network. But you have to go to the past to understand the true essence of what the meaning of an enrollment number is. 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. 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. His relatives long passed are an intrinsic part of everything he does: every decision he makes and everywhere he goes. I really dont know. But the game-changer for me to get involved and to get in-depth in all of it was the fact that, if we dont tell these stories, then society will not know what weve been through. His name is one he shares with his descendant Brings Plenty who was a warrior. My mom and, really, Spirit. Oglala Lakota actor, drummer, singer, and model from the United States. Drink with us. 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. Brings Plenty: Honestly, I dont know. We had an incredible Crow elder, Birdie Real Bird, on set with us. Aminah is a great representative of us as the people not just onscreen but offscreen as well. Brings Plenty) was born on 4 September, 1969 in Porcupine, South Dakota, USA, is an Actor, Stunts. 1 drama, airs Sundays at. Is there a timeline of when you shoot season two? The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. 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. he says. Mo serves various roles within the Native American Tribe and acts as an advisor to Tribal Chief Joseph Rainwater. And if we have that life, then lets utilize it as a gift and bring to light everything that we possibly can, because thats where healing begins. Nieves: My mom. And she could breathe. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Have you, Mo? Mo Brings Plenty is an actor, horse stunt rider, rancher, and American Indian storyline consultant. And I am! The most important thing about his work in his minds eye is being able to accurately portray his native people. If people really want to understand more of it, then look up the treaties. Mo Brings Plenty has shared brief snippets of his family before on his personal Instagram page. And, what questions did you have? 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. Nieves: She kind of just broke down the first time I recorded that scene with her. Mo Brings Plenty with his horse Zorro, who appears on "Yellowstone," at Sterling Ranch near Paola, Kan. Moses J. To be able to share our dialogue, 90 percent of our dialogue, in Crow in this show it's so special. Were also available onSpotifyand wherever else you can listen to podcasts. The podcast is available everywhere. Are you a John? My theory isnt about Teonna. 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 talented actor lends himself to the role of Mo, and youll know him by the name Mo Brings Plenty. 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.. He knows better than any of us.. Whether its Waylon, Willie and legends of the past, or superstars in the making like Zach Bryan, our finger is always on the pulse of true country music. So theres a lot of anxiety around that, and questions. Publicity Listings Buckle up it sounds like Taylor Sheridan and Yellowstone are just getting warmed up. Brings Plenty appeared Thursday on Morning in America ahead of the "Yellowstone" season finale . We see Checkers, the party planner from the casino whos connected to the attacks on the Duttons, beaten and tied up. . We are all in this together. Let's start with recurring actors Mo Brings Plenty (a.k.a. This we know as The Battle of the Little Bighorn. 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. But she could be herself for a second. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. The show is rumored to star Jefferson White and Ryan Bingham who will reprise their roles as Jimmy and Walker. So yeah, lets see what happens in season two! However, what do you really know about Mo Brings Plenty? 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. And they wouldnt have showed themselves if I didnt feel grounded. This is for all Indigenous communities. And do it in a tasteful manner and in a way thats digestible, even for ourselves. 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). 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. Offers may be subject to change without notice. I think that really helped. Did you have an intimacy coordinator to choreograph the violent scenes, and was there space when filming to pause if you needed a break? Could this be Chief Rainwaters grandmother and grandfather? 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. We are all in this together. 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?" Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Leenah Robinson as Baapuxti with Nieves on set. Hes done work for brands such as Ed Hardy, and he is quite proud of the work he does. 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. Mo Brings Plenty went on to talk about how her scenes would. 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]. 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. Fair enough. Both of those scenes, they were very difficult ones to be with. We talk about it all the time, because I dont think the audience really knew that Leenahs character died. 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. Taylor is so gifted, and he has the ability to share things that some people won't even think about. A mindset. 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+. 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. :). Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. 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. Mo loves to post pictures of his horses, who he calls his family. Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse. Though Teonna was eventually reunited with her father, Runs His Horse (Michael Spears), Hank was murdered by priests sent to track Teonna down. This is my first big role, she says. [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". Mo, what's it like to watch your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, play a key part in Teonna's story? And that had nothing to do with him getting the role, thats all him! "Mo brings a great cultural anchoring, and a perspective that tries to balance out the kind of world that Thomas Rainwater is operating in that is, a system of laws and paradigms that aren't familiar for, or operated by, the Native people. 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. 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. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? 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. Discover Mo Brings Plenty's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. 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! Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who hails from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Given the trauma in Teonnas story, what hesitations did you have initially, and what convinced you to take on the part? And it gave her a chance for her child self to show. Mo Brings Plenty is an actor, horse stunt rider, rancher, and American Indian storyline consultant. He famously fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn. Most of all, I just wish for a little bit of ease. Then it hit me, they are right. We viewed them as our homes; they are still our homes. BRINGS PLENTY: 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. When I found out about it, I got all giddy, too. And she's currently halfway through her year-long "Road to Healing" listening tour. It all happened so fast. 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. But for us, we didnt view them as prison camps. But when it comes to the boundaries within the United States government, then we identify as American Indian people because we are tribally affiliated and its a tribe thats recognized by the federal government. Its a choice. Know it is the land that is killing you. He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone.[1]. The three of them ride off to Wyoming, even though the priest (Sebastian Roch) and the men who are hunting her plan to meet them there by train. And if she can have that one moment, thats it. 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. (Gets emotional.) Hes the right-hand man to Gil Birminghams Chairman Thomas Rainwater, who is always looking for a way to take on the infamous John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family ranch. Every character in there is so amazing to follow, and just making sure we can maintain the spiritual capture that Aminah and others have brought to the screen. But more than anything else, there was just love and knowing they were there and had my back, and vice versa. NIEVES: Every single piece is gut-wrenching. Her writing has allowed her to visit NYC for Fashion Week events since 2015, and she's worked with clients in almost every field, from dentistry to law and family to entertainment. This isnt just for you, this is for all of us. Thats where Im at with all of it. He acted in Rez Bomb, considered to be the first movie with a universal storyline set on a reservation. Teonna speaks Crow in every episode. 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. I remember the rulers. Its been everywhere. Needless to say, only time will tell, but based on the way we saw Jimmy leave the Yellowstone Ranch at the end of Season 4 it sounds like Jimmy is going to be the star of his own show someday soon. 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 to be the most meaningful is the neo-westerns inclusion of indigenous culture and characters. I would witness them just be on, you know? Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. 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. So, there was a lot of breadth and tenderness throughout the whole crew. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Did the 1923 story of Teonna Rainwater stem from Taylor Sheridan wanting to show the origins of the Rainwater family and Broken Rock tribe? I didnt know if I was mentally in the space to go there. Do it for me. I was like [in an emotional tone], Are you kidding, Mom?!. Last night, during Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 3, fans got a heartwarming glimpse into Mos personal life on the Broken Rock Reservation. @ParamountPlus #ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/ujGaWMWqt3, Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) February 15, 2022. 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. And it was a healing phase for a lot of people. We see Teonna suffer physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, all of which were common at these boarding schools. Hence, why I wear braids every day. You recently said your grandfather shared how he related to Teonna. Mo loves to post pictures of his horses, who he calls his family. NIEVES: You can always learn more. But I set out to learn even more. And when it comes to language, to make sure that we have the proper fluent speakers of the language. I utilized it to become exactly what our ancestors were told they could no longer be. 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. Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. 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. Leenah, myself, and Michael we all had to learn it. 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. We love to see some wholesome family bonding, especially in a rough and tumble show like Yellowstone. The bond between the three on-screen makes much more sense now and adds a really great personal touch to the show. Mo, what is your official title on 1923? What makes you want to tell these stories, even if its within a show that has white and nonwhite characters? 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. She says what everyone is thinking, she doesnt hold her feelings back, and Kelly Reilly is a literal genius in this role. Thats why I braid my hair. Yes, shes getting away. And when it comes to language, to make sure that we have the proper fluent speakers of the language. So in a perfect world, what if she were to come back? Yellowstone viewers know Chief Thomas Rainwater (Gil Burningham), your character (Rainwaters right-hand man) and the fictional Broken Rock tribe. Mo, you're the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for Yellowstone and 1923. [8], Floriano, Rachel. "People kind of like to ignore it, but they can't ignore it anymore.". Mo Brings Plenty has several hobbies, and those include saving horses who are running wild, he helps preserve his culture, he helps the youth who need it, and he is adamant about keeping the earth clean, safe, and protected for future generations. Because you dont get to see her as a child. The year 1923 and the first season of Yellowstone prequel 1923 were not kind to Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves). In addition to numerous new faces, Mo Brings Plenty has officially been upped to a series regular. That was really difficult to sit with and to do. To speculate some more, what do you want to see or explore? 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. 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 story that needs to be told, but thats a lot to carry. 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. It was a reunion, for me personally. 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. June 10, 2022 'Yellowstone' Season 5: Josh Lucas Returns as 2 Stars Upped to Series Regulars. I havent given any thought to the character of Mo himself [in Yellowstone]. The presumed ancestor of Thomas Rainwater (Mo Brings Plenty), Teonna went through hell and back in season 1 but ended the final episode on a somewhat hopeful note. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Mo Brings Plenty plays "Mo" on "Yellowstone. 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. My first reaction was [squeals], "She kisses a boy!" She knows what shes doing and so I can just see a lot of that. Just like giddy children on set that night. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. 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. We were all kind of on a high that night. We cannot wait. What I do is I make sure that we are accurate with the period and language. ( 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. As per reports, Mo Brings Plenty has an estimated net worth of $400,000 in September 2021. A Jamie? He's proven himself a capable enforcer on more than one occasion. 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. '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 . 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. [3], Moses Brings Plenty played drums for the band Brul, who combines traditional Native American drums and flute with contemporary musical instruments. She had a brief scene in the series, but it warmed the hearts of many viewers. Honestly, I feel like he's my little brother in real life. 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. His band is all about combining a sense of traditional Native American drumming with instruments that many might define as more contemporary. For me, that was something that drew me to [the show], and something that made me a little nervous about it. 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?" And to play that for her was, it was great. BRINGS PLENTY: It is very enlightening to know that we are finally gaining some traction and support. Because truly, even when this ended, there was still so much going on. Taylor is so gifted, and he has the ability to share things that some people won't even think about. 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. How did you interpret the ending? With cultural diversity, we're able to begin this whole mending and healing process.