Taylor Sheridan’s “1923” Season 2 premiere episode (now streaming on Paramount+) pays for Ponthings, who was one of the rising stars of the Western series, Cole, who passed away last year at the age of 27.
Mo, who plays the shepherd Pete von Cloud in season 1 of “1923,” and the nephew of the “Yellowstone” star and Native American consultant, brings a lot. The actor and activist were found dead in Johnson County, Kansas in April last year, a week after his family reported him missing.
Brings Ponthy was doomed to expand his role in “1923” after his season 1 appearance as Pete, alongside central “1923” character Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves). In the season 1 finale, Pete rode a horse (Michael Spears) alongside Tena and her father. A member of the Broken Rock Reservation in “1923,” Tenna escaped life at Montana’s abusive Catholic boarding school and was pursued by a ruthless lawyer.
Speaking at this week’s Los Angeles premiere of “1923,” Nieves gave his honor to the actor, calling him by his nickname “Coco.”
“Coco was my brother,” Nieves told USA Today. “The only reason I’m here tonight is to honor him wholeheartedly.”
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Nieves frequently talks and brings a lot about the expanded roles in the popular series, evolving into a romance with rainwater characters.
“He was very excited, especially when I learned that he’s going to be in almost every episode,” said Nieves, who was willing to act with pleasure in the role of romance. “It was like, ‘Wait, you’re like my sister, I’m your brother. It’s kind of gross.” But he loved it. ”
What happened to Cole?
Cole was found dead on April 5 after the actor was reported missing by his family a week before he didn’t show up at a Zoom meeting with his agent.
According to the Kansas City star, Kansas State Police investigators have plenty of evidence of foul play. The actor’s family publicly challenged the findings. His father, Joe, told the Red Nation Film Festival in November that Ponthy Plonty Sr. was “fighting” about what happened to his son, according to the Los Angeles Times. “A complete investigation is needed.”
In addition to his “1923” role, he brings plenty of television appearances to “The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger” and “Into the Wild Frontier.”
Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Paramount Media Networks, said Ponty’s family was in attendance at the “1923” premiere of Star-Studded. The actor appears as “Pete” during memos that open episode 1 credits.
Who will play Pete in “1923”?
In “1923” season 2, Pete Ponty Clouds is played by Jeremy Guana. Nieves said casting was a fitting one, as he was a friend of the clouds rich in guanas.
“Jeremy did his absolute best to honor Coco in the best possible way,” Niebbs said.