AMC released the trailer for its upcoming original series, "Dark Winds." Based on the "Leaphorn & Chee" books by Tony Hillerman, the noir thriller premieres June 12 on AMC and AMC+ with its first two episodes and a new episode every Sunday thereafter.
“Dark Winds” takes place in 1971, on an isolated Navajo Nation outpost near Monument Valley, Arizona. The series follows tribal police lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) as he is overwhelmed by a series of what appear to be completely unrelated crimes. . But, as he gets closer to the truth, the more he is visited by the wounds of his past. His new assistant, Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), joins him on the trip, and he too has scores to settle from his years on the reservation as a young man. The two men join forces in the battle against evil, themselves and their demons as they walk the path to salvation.
The show also stars Jessica Matten ("Burden of Truth") as Bernadette Manuelito, Noah Emmerich ("The Americans") as FBI Special Agent Whitover, Deanna Allison as Joe's wife Emma Leaphorn, and Rainn Wilson ( "The Office") as Devoted Dan. , a religious car salesman.
“Dark Winds” is created and executive produced by Graham Roland, with Vince Calandra (“Sharp Objects”) serving as showrunner. Chris Eyre is the show's director and executive producer. Other executive producers include George R.R. Martin, Robert Redford, Tina Elmo and Vince Gerardis.
"Dark Winds" was created and produced by Graham Roland ("Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan"). McClarnon will also executive produce. Vince Calandra ("Castle Rock") serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Chris Eyre serving as director and executive producer. Also executive producing are Tina Elmo, Vince Gerardis, and two names you may have heard before; George R.R. Martin from "Game of Thrones" (who claims he is still working on "Winds of Winter") and Robert Redford.