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All we know About American Primeval
Published on December 7, 2024
Times are changing. From innocence and tranquility to violent clashes that bring bloodshed and ruin. The year is 1857 and everything from the culture to the religion is changing and getting redefined. American Primeval is bringing just that. The trailer has just dropped and there’s loads to walk about,
The trailer introduces viewers to various characters and gives glimpses of how hard life was back in the 17th century. Coupled with this are clear depictions of war and famine. We also get a look at the various characters from families to outlaws and more whose journeys we will be following in this show.
Get ready to explore cast insights, plot details, and everything we know about this thrilling new series. Stay tuned for updates, as we’ll continue to bring you the latest scoops and surprises!
When and Where to Watch American Primeval?
American Primeval is a six-episode series that will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
What is the plot of American Primeval?
American Primeval, as the name hints, explores America in 1857. The weather is harsh and survival with family is a herculean task. Amid this, war is brewing and whatever safe havens were there before don’t exist anymore. In this violent era, a woman sets out with her son to find her husband in the frontier.
Along the way, they meet a man who agrees to help them out. Together, this group will have to traverse a land where its every man for himself and everyone is trying to setup their own kingdom. In an interview with TUDUM, director and executive producer Pete Berg said, “I’m looking forward to taking viewers into the most dynamic, intense, and heart-pounding survival tale humanly possible. We are going into the belly of the beast.”
Who is in the cast of American Primeval?
- Taylor Kitsch as Isaac (A traumatized man)
- Kim Coates (Bad Blood, Sons of Anarchy) as Brigham Young (The Mormon Church’s leader who will do anything to save his persecuted followers)
- Jai Courtney (Kaleidoscope, The Suicide Squad) as Virgil Cutter (A trapper and bounty hunter)
- Kyle Bradley Davis (American Horror Story) as Tilly (A man who isn’t afraid to kill)
- Dane DeHaan (Oppenheimer) as Jacob Pratt
- Betty Gilpin (Gaslit, GLOW) as Sara Rowell (She’s seeking a guide across the frontier for her and her son, Devin)
- Preston Mota (Asteroid City) as Devin Rowell
- Nick Hargrove (Devotion) as Cottrell
- Derek Hinkey (Walker: Independence, Horizon) as Red Feather
- Saura Lightfoot-Leon (Hoard, Masters of the Air) as Abish
- Shawnee Pourier (Stranger Things) as Two Moons
- Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown) as James Wolsey.
- Shea Whigham (Joker, Boardwalk Empire) as Jim Bridger
American Primeval Trailer
The trailer shows Sara Rowell journeying out with her son Devin in search of her husband. But in 1857, it is not an easy task, especially for a woman. She even says, “Doesn’t seem to be a world that favors a woman on her own.” To this, a man replies, “Civilization and civilized are two different words entirely.”
Thankfully, Isaac is there with her to help her out. But even he knows how dangerous the frontier is. A voiceover lists out exactly what this ragtag group will have to face, “If these natives here don’t murder you, you got the Wasatch range, grizzlies, wolves, riled-up Mormons.” Check out the trailer here:
Filming
Filming began in February 2023 but was impacted by the Hollywood strikes. It resumed in January 2024. The series was filmed at Netflix’s Studios in Albuquerque plus in and around Santa Fe.
Behind the Scenes
Peter Berg and Eric Newman teamed up for American Primeval. Both are contracted with Netflix under overall deals and have even worked on the limited series Painkiller. Berg is the sole director while Newman is the producer. Armando Salas is the cinematographer for the series.
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