On "Yellowstone," Mo Brings Plenty plays "Mo," a multi-talented and loyal Broken Rock Tribe member and leader. . And then I found out about Taylor [Sheridan] and I started digging into [first Yellowstone prequel] 1883, which is incredible. Aminah Nieves: I wasnt familiar at all, actually! NIEVES: You can always learn more. Lets hope that rumor is true. Know it is the land that is killing you. My theory isnt about Teonna. And I understand where a lot of people come from. We have allies, we have support. 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. #YellowstoneTV. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. 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. I feel like we were both like, "Yeah!" The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. He likes to work on his ranch alongside his wife, and he likes to immerse himself in the things that are most important to him. 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 . 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. Nieves: Yes, we have an intimacy coordinator for more of the tub stuff and [physical violence]. Mo, what's it like to watch your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, play a key part in Teonna's story? Because today, no one is absolutely saying that we cant be Indian except for ourselves. Of course, he is, because why wouldnt he be? Im stuck on that story. [Laughs] If you're there for any of the filming, you witness everything real time, and everything is so real because everyone cares so much. Mo, however, would fall in line as a very close second behind the magical trainwreck that is Beth Dutton. The actor also shared his thoughts on 1923 digging into the topic of boarding schools for Native American children, and so soon after reports from the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative brought to light the existence of more than 400 schools operating throughout the U.S. between 1819 and 1969. 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. Earlier this year, in June, the actor posted a photo that featured his wife, Sara Ann, their son Jernyce, and a woman named Shelly. I utilized it to become exactly what our ancestors were told they could no longer be. Can you talk about how familiar you are with a story like Teonnas and how that helped you tell this story? Rez Bomb has been part on the international film festival circuit instead of playing strictly to Native American film festivals, which is a major breakthrough for Native cinema. Nieves: More than anything, it gave everyone a chance to see her as a child. I think about the children and the importance of them at least having something that would give them some type of acknowledgment of their bloodlines and of their existence, but also maybe an inspiration to get involved in their cultural identity. There have been articles explaining the historical accuracy of the church-run boarding schools like the one Teonna escapes from in 1923, and an audience who may not all know the history. Leenah, myself, and Michael we all had to learn it. Barrett Emke for. When "Yellowstone" Season 5 premieres in November, Mo Brings Plenty will officially be a series regular as part of the show's largest cast expansion ever.Up until now, the actor has only appeared . 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. [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". NIEVES: It was silly. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen MIrren as Cara Dutton in 1923 streaming on Paramount+ 2022. And, what questions did you have? Brings Plenty: You cant have a backstory of the Dutton families without having it include members from the Broken Rock reservation. He has played "Crazy Horse," "Sitting Bull," and many other historical Indian notables who have solidified their place in this Country's history. Mo Brings Plenty has shared brief snippets of his family before on his personal Instagram page. He also appears in all seven episodes of the 2020 historical drama miniseries, The Good Lord Bird. I agree with everything Mo said. '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 . A Jamie? What makes you want to tell these stories, even if its within a show that has white and nonwhite characters? 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? "Young people told me they dont see our people on TV. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. "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. He and Birdie were standing there during every scene. 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.. I can tell you what a bar of soap tastes like. Cole Brings Plenty as Pete Plenty Clouds. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Was there one thing you learned that stuck out to you the most? I havent given any thought to the character of Mo himself [in Yellowstone]. He was also part of the Native American new-age band Brul. Aminah was such a powerful actress that there were moments I had to walk away from the monitors and regather myself, or allow an emotion to flow. 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. As Mo Brings Plenty eloquently cites, today is the anniversary of a tipping point. Updated: Dec 30, 2021 / 10:15 AM CST. So theres a lot of anxiety around that, and questions. Were also available onSpotifyand wherever else you can listen to podcasts. Tiffany and her husband are the proud parents of four children in her free time. That was a surreal experience. 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. Then we come to March somehow, and then we go to July. And that had nothing to do with him getting the role, thats all him! And she could breathe. I go out and make sure that we have the right fluent language speakers of whatever tribe were representing. 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. Yellowstone season 5 is seeing its biggest cast expansion yet. 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. This was The Great Sioux War of 1876. he says. Every storyline, not just ours, but the Dutton storyline, too. Were still here.. All of this is horrifying, its a horrifying story. Do it for me. I was like [in an emotional tone], Are you kidding, Mom?!. Mo, what was the message you thought was most important about telling the story of these boarding schools through the character of Teonna? I had that treatment in many aspects. Honestly, I dont. This means a lot. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Moses Brings Plenty is an Oglala Lakota television, film . [1], Brings Plenty has modeled for Ed Hardy and John Yaeger. 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. It made it easy because we're all family. The most important thing about his work in his minds eye is being able to accurately portray his native people. When I found out about it, I got all giddy, too. The rumor is that the show will shoot in May and episodes will air in the fall. 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. It is a lot to carry, and also I think its our duty to carry it. To speculate some more, what do you want to see or explore? My first reaction was [squeals], "She kisses a boy!" . So in a perfect world, what if she were to come back? Its a choice. Brings Plenty: Im very familiar with the story. Look up what a tribal enrollment number is. 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 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. So I have no answer for that. 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+. 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. It was difficult, but Cole and I have such a great relationship. Hes got a ranch of his own that he takes care of with his wife and son, adding yet another layer of authenticity to the fantastic show. She says what everyone is thinking, she doesnt hold her feelings back, and Kelly Reilly is a literal genius in this role. A post shared by Whiskey Riff (@whiskeyriff), Somebody Tell Taylor Sheridan Mo Brings Plenty Needs His Own Yellowstone Spinoff. And it gave her a chance for her child self to show. 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. From Texas to Tennessee, Appalachia to Bakersfield, Whiskey Riff is THE unapologetic voice of the country music fan. But the people of today were there and supportive; it takes a village to bring to life a great story. We see Teonna suffer physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, all of which were common at these boarding schools. Its been everywhere. And were all living together right now. 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. :). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Aminah, how familiar were you with Yellowstone when the role of Teonna Rainwater came to you? 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. 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? Brings Plenty: Yeah. Nieves: No, and I wish that we did. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. NIEVES: I think it's a tie between the scene when she kills Sister Mary, and the scene when Hank gets shot. I remember getting a haircut in third grade and going through that because that era and that moment didnt just end when those boarding schools closed. 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. 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. Im left in the dust over here. His band is all about combining a sense of traditional Native American drumming with instruments that many might define as more contemporary. 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. In this Yellowstone prequel starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the Dutton family fights to hang onto their ranch during the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. Of course, his role in sharing Native American stories is a centerpiece of the series: Taylor Sheridans Yellowstone universe is growing. Where are our indigenous people, people who are proud of who they are?" And that anguished scream she lets out when Hank is killed it sounded like it came from the depths of her soul. Brings Plenty: Well, as the show has been airing and when we talk about the continent, there is the Indigenous concept of tribal descendants from any tribe in this continent, whether its North America, Central or South America. 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 . Have you, Mo? this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Believe it or not, this strong, quiet, serious man is also a model. 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. Mo, how do you find that line of showing the brutality but not being gratuitous or saying, is this too much violence? . Moses has appeared in several episodes of 2018's Yellowstone (U.S. TV series) series on Paramount Network. Last night, during Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 3, fans got a heartwarming glimpse into Mos personal life on the Broken Rock Reservation. Yellowstone, cable's No. Mo Brings Plenty is Cheyenne River Sioux and grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Teonna speaks Crow in every episode. Sara is an actress whose appearance in Yellowstone made people notice and talk about her. Not for me, but for everyone. Thats why I braid my hair. A Kayce? 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. 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. Mo Brings Plenty (Moses J. We are all in this together. In addition to the new prequel series, 1883, as well as the up and coming spinoff based on the newly-acquired Texas ranch, The Four Sixes, the wide world of Yellowstone is looking to fill the gaps with a brand new Paramount+ series titled, 1932. We call him my mini-me. 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]. Apparently, the roast beef sandwich is for him. 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. Brings Plenty: No. Or even if Alex and Elizabeth and Teonna got to meet? 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. You ready for em? But with work, I just wanted to focus on Teonna. We need to have a place to allow our children to flourish, side by side. 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They go through the action moments with us about 10 to 30 minutes before we go on. We did have a feeling the first time we saw Mo in Yellowstone that his character might be as honest and equally stoic as the man himself, and we are not wrong about that. She was an incredible, articulate teacher, and she strives for perfection. We need a shipper name for Pete and Teonna. Honestly, I feel like he's my little brother in real life. And, Rainwater is a great character. 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. Mo Brings Plenty is an American actor who portrays Mo on the Paramount hit drama Yellowstone. Could this be Chief Rainwaters grandmother and grandfather? And I have a great deal of respect for her and people who take the time to represent us; its so vital and important. I would love for her to have more childlike, honest moments, for her just to be. He is a direct descendant of Brings Plenty, an Oglala Lakota warrior who fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn. Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. That was really difficult to sit with and to do. ", "Dance troupe brings old and new to performance. [3], Moses Brings Plenty played drums for the band Brul, who combines traditional Native American drums and flute with contemporary musical instruments. But, funny enough, I still havent watched Yellowstone. The proud uncle did tease that the character Pete is part of a "very, very strong storyline" with Teonna, so one can only hope that means he'll get to survive for the majority of the episodes, if not all of them. 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. Its no wonder that Mo Brings Plentys character rides so well or seems so comfortable on horseback. 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. And if she can have that one moment, thats it. Personally, I believe that the real star of the show is Beth. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. However, what do you really know about Mo Brings Plenty? 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]. 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. Mo, what is your official title on 1923? Your scenes are powerful. Mo and I have shared sentiments. Brings Plenty: Honestly, I dont know. I would witness them just be on, you know? She became a stay-at-home mom and writer with her own blog. And also, she's doing it again, Teonna's killing someone else. She just kept encouraging me, saying, You have to do this, Aminah. 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. But Ive heard stories, personally. And she called me and told me, partially. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. Now the media is opening up to our existence. [1] Mo Brings Plenty went on to talk about how her scenes would. Moses J. And Michael Spears, too he was so giddy and enthusiastic as well. And so Im fond of doing what we have done, because Taylor understands. We cannot wait. 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. The working title of the upcoming spinoff is simply 6666(also much like1883). And she could hug someone who feels familiar. 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. This isnt just for you, this is for all of us. The fine line is so fine that, at times, you have to double-check to make sure youre near it. Nieves: No. People reach out to me saying, This has really helped me and my family talk about it more openly, and talk about it to our children. And even that is so huge, to be able to read or hear that from someone else. In my mind, Im stuck with Teonna Rainwater and just getting to see some reflection of Thomas Rainwaters character within her. In a brief scene, we see his wife making paper bag lunches for Mo and his teenage son. Or prison number, however you want to look at it. 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. People tell me April, and then I hear August. 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. Because truly, even when this ended, there was still so much going on. 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. Because I think to a mass amount of people, we still dont exist. We had an incredible Crow elder, Birdie Real Bird, on set with us. He said, Im so proud of her. How would you rate this article? He will be back in Season 5. Without any doubt, he earns a reasonable sum from his films and series. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. 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). Moses Brings Plenty is also known as Moses J. The character is easily likable because he is protective, strong, and he has an obvious moral compass and sense of right and wrong. But you have to go to the past to understand the true essence of what the meaning of an enrollment number is. Let's start with recurring actors Mo Brings Plenty (a.k.a.