American Primeval: Release date, cast, plot and trailer

As I delve once more into the raw and unforgiving terrain of storytelling, I find myself entrenched in the making of “American Primeval,” a gripping Netflix series that promises to illuminate the tumultuous origins of our cherished nation.

The mini-series narrates the development of the Western United States, where intense conflicts unfolded among the military, Mormons, and Native Americans, resulting in a devastating war that claimed many lives.

Apart from Smith, Eric Newman (known for Griselda, Narcos, The Watcher) joined forces with Peter Berg (renowned for Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor) to assume the roles of showrunner and executive producer respectively, while also taking on the director and executive producer positions.

Berg refers to the project as an “ambitious endeavor,” expressing his excitement about immersing audiences in “the most thrilling, intense, and pulse-quickening survival story a human could tell.

“We are going into the belly of the beast.”

For more information about American Primeval, read on.

American Primeval release date: When will it be released?

The six-episode series arrives on Netflix on Thursday 9th January

American Primeval cast: Who stars?

The main cast is as follows:

  • Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 21 Bridges) as Isaac.
  • Kim Coates (Bad Blood, Sons of Anarchy) as Brigham Young.
  • Jai Courtney (Kaleidoscope, The Suicide Squad) as Virgil Cutter.
  • Kyle Bradley Davis (American Horror Story, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Tilly.
  • Dane DeHaan (Oppenheimer, The Staircase) as Jacob Pratt.
  • Betty Gilpin (Gaslit, GLOW) as Sara Rowell. 
  • 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, Dark Winds) as Two Moons.
  • Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown, The Morning Show) as James Wolsey.
  • Shea Whigham (Joker, Boardwalk Empire) as Jim Bridger. 

American Primeval plot: What’s it about?

The story takes place in 1857, right in the midst of the Utah War, and delves into the origins of the Western United States.

The synopsis states that American Primeval is a portrayal, blending fact and fiction, delving into the intense clash between culture, faith, and society, where individuals struggle and perish in their quest for power over the world.

Together, they narrate a tale that illustrates the price everyone pays for venturing into the wild, dangerous, and lawless outskirts.

American Primeval trailer: Is it available to watch?

Yes – you can watch the official trailer right now.

Enjoy it below.

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2025-01-06 18:33