Dark Windsshowrunner John Wirth discusses the crime drama’s new characters.Returning to AMC and AMC+ on March 9,Dark Windsseason 3picks up the story six months after the season 2 finale. Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Chee (Kiowa Gordon) investigatethe disappearance of two boys, but they have only an abandoned bicycle and some blood stains to rely on. The upcoming installment will also delve into life at the border and a potentially far-reaching drug conspiracy, with some familiar additions to the ensemble.
In an interview withTV Insider, Wirth revealed new details about the characters played byDharma & Gregstar Jenna Elfman andThe Residentalum Bruce Greenwood. The showrunner shared thatElfman will play FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington, with theFear the Walking Deadalum stepping into the shoes of someone who’s sent out to the reservation to close cases. As for Greenwood, who recently starred inThe Fall of the House of Usher, he’llplay an oil baron named Tom Spenser. Read the showrunner’s full response below:
Jenna plays FBI Special Agent Sylvia Washington. She’s been sent to the reservation to “close up some old cases.” This dead-end assignment suits her as she at first comes across as harmlessly inept. But things get interesting when Special Agent Washington reveals herself to be a cunning investigator putting Leaphorn directly in her crosshairs. Bruce plays Tom Spenser, a New Mexico oil baron whose wells are running dry and has come up with a creative way to continue financing his empire.
What The New Cast Additions Mean For Dark Winds Season 3
There Are Several New Faces Joining The Ensemble
Elsewhere in the new season,Bernadette (Jessica Matten) attempts to adjust to life at the border. However, that becomes complicated for her when she finds herself in the middle of a drug-smuggling conspiracy. These new developments come alongside several other additions totheDark Windscast, including Raoul Max Trujillo, Tonantzin Carmelo, Alex Meraz, Terry Serpico, and Derek Hinkey in guest roles.
Dark Windsis based on theLeaphorn & Cheenovels by Tony Hillerman, with George R. R. Martin and Robert Redford as executive producers.
The series is widening its scope, particularly after the impactfulDark Windsseason 2 ending, though the show does have a clear advantage.Season 3 will consist of eight episodes, rather than the usual six. That means both Elfman and Greenwood could potentially have more room to tap into the ways their new characters contrast with how the main duo conducts their business and how their introductions might complicate things.
Our Take On The New Dark Winds Cast Additions
They Are Two Of The Best
Greenworld gave an excellent performance in Netflix’sThe Fall of the House of Usher,while Elfman has been a familiar television star for many since the late 1990s.Dark Windsis getting two pros that will elevate a show that is already considered one of the best crime dramas, with widespread praise for both seasons. With two extra episodes, season 3 may take the adaptation to new heights.
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Dark Winds is a 2022 television series based on Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee novels. Set in 1970s Navajo Nation, it follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Officer Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they investigate a double murder case. The show delves into both mysticism and the stark realities of life on a Native American reservation, balancing crime-solving with rich cultural narratives and character development.
