The cast of AMC’s Western noir thriller Dark Winds is growing, as Deadline is recently reporting that Emmy nominee Rainn Wilson (The Office) will be joining the series.
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According to the report, Wilson will play Devoted Dan, “a pious missionary who relies on his divine faith” in order to try and draw followers to his used-car lot. He is also described by Deadline as “a degenerate” and someone who doesn’t strictly adhere to the biblical practices that he preaches. Wilson will join a cast that includes Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon in starring roles, alongside Noah Emmerich and Jessica Matten, who has also been cast in the series.
Vince Calandra (Castle Rock, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Sharp Objects) is the showrunner and also an executive producer. Chris Eyre will direct the pilot and executive produce. Executive producers include George R.R. Martin, Robert Redford, Tina Elmo, and Vince Gerardis.
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Based on the iconic Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman, Dark Winds is a psychological thriller that follows two Navajo police officers in the 1970s Southwest, as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts. Season 1 will include six episodes and is expected to premiere on AMC+ and AMC in 2022.
