Deadwood movie filming

[DrunkenSailor]

12 years after the show aired. Most of the cast is back. Can’t wait for the f bombs. Wonder if this is the movie that breaks wolf of wall streets f bomb record. 506 x for the curious. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/yw7m4j/deadwood-movie-starts-production-holy-fucking-fuck-vgtrn

 

[RiverDave]

This is gonna be fucking awesome!! I can't believe the waited this long to do it? I thought it would never happen.

I still can't believe they cancelled the show when they did.. It was just in the middle of the next story line and then all of a sudden it just stopped.

RD

 

[brianwhiteboy]

I f’n love Deadwood. Great series and can’t wait for the movie.

I wonder how many F bombs will be in the script? 500+?

 

[Rondog4405]

Fuck yeah! Cant wait for this one!

 

[Hullbilly]

You fucking cocksuckers need to watch your language....Wu, Swearengen Hang dai

 

[WhatExit?]

Hey Vin...
Best TV Series Ever? (7/25/18) https://www.riverdavesplace.com/xenforo/threads/best-tv-series-ever.187048/


My vote is Deadwood - the HBO series was awesome - great writing, acting, plenty of action, drama, terrific actors, sex and nudity and lots of profanity including the ubiquitous, "cocksucker." Really a great show and while there are others, Deadwood is, in my opinion the best.

And now for some really good news...

HBO is officially moving forward with the “Deadwood” movie. The announcement was made by HBO programming president Casey Bloys at the TCA summer press tour on Wednesday.

“All of these people worked hard to get this together,” Bloys said. “It’s been a logistics nightmare getting all the cast members’ schedules together, but we are there. It is greenlit.”

Bloys also said the movie is currently scheduled to begin shooting in October for a spring 2019 air date, but added that the date is not “set in stone.”

This is not the first time Bloys had been questioned about the potential movie. Just last year, he praised the script he got for the film from series creator David Milch.

“I wanted a script that would stand on its own … I’m happy to say that David totally delivered on that. It’s a terrific script,” Bloys said at the time.

Fans of the HBO series have been clamoring for more stories set in the “Deadwood” world ever since the series ended in 2006. The drama ran for three seasons and 36 episodes, with many critics regarding it as one of the best television series of all time. The show picked up 28 Emmy Award nominations during its run, ultimately winning eight.

The show took place in the 1870s in Deadwood, S.D., and charted the titular community’s growth from a camp to a town. The large ensemble cast included actors Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Molly Parker, and John Hawkes.

 

[Gelcoater]

You fucking cocksuckers need to watch your language....Wu, Swearengen Hang dai

Hang Dai! Cocksucker!

That show was epic. Can’t wait!

 

[RVR SWPR]

Damn shame Booth Powers passed.Maybe show up in flashback segments.

 

[Taboma]

I'm jazzed it's returning as a movie, although I'd rather it be another series, that show was a favorite for us

But the revelation above that the series ended in 2006 I find shockingly disturbing. Holy Shit Balls, 12 fucking years ago !!!!!!!!!!!!
Seems like a couple of years not a dozen, I've just gotta find a way to slowwwww downnnnnn my life clock --- not stop it mind you

 

[westair]

Sure looking forward to this …. watched the series twice. Planning a road trip to Deadwood next summer

 

[941Punk]

I realllly need to binge on this on Netflix

 

[RaceTec]

Just watched the entire series again a couple weeks ago, still great!

 

[Devilman]

Never saw it when it was actually on... but watched the series on dvd over a couple of weekends a month or so back. Damn I hated that it ended so soon, epic fucking show... Watching some of the behind the scenes stuff I understood it that there was supposed to be more but HBO pulled the plug on it for some reason? Too bad.

 

[stokerwhore]

Finally some good fuckin news! cant wait to se the cock SUCKAH!

 

[WhatExit?]

Rise and shine hoopleheads! EW has the first photos from HBO’s long, long, long-awaited Deadwood movie. Below are shots of Ian McShane reprising his role as Al Swearengen and Timothy Olyphant back as Seth Bullock.

It’s a revelation 12 years in the making, as that’s how long Deadwood fans have waited for something new from the acclaimed Emmy-winning Western drama that was axed after three seasons in 2006 and now, against all odds, is being revived for a feature-length movie with the original cast.

First, here is Swearengen, back at his Gem Theater bar, looking no worse for the ages, giving his deadly dark-eyed stare:

And here’s Bullock on the streets of Deadwood. Bullock has done quite well for himself; he’s now a U.S. Marshal (and sports a dapper grey-ish ‘stash):

The rest of the core cast is back on board as well, including Molly Parker (Alma Ellsworth), Paula Malcomson (Trixie), John Hawkes (Sol Star), Anna Gunn (Martha Bullock), Dayton Callie (Charlie Utter), Brad Dourif (Doc Cochran), Robin Weigert (“Calamity” Jane Canary), William Sanderson (E.B. Farnum), Kim Dickens (Joanie Stubbs) and Gerald McRaney (George Hearst). There’s also a new castmember played by Jade Pettyjohn (Destroyer). The script is by series creator David Milch.

 

[WhatExit?]

Deadwood film Executive Producer Carolyn Strauss recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly, in what is the first interview granted about the feature film. EW started out by asking the question on all our minds, why now?

Carolyn Strauss: The stars aligned. David had an idea for the script and the will to write it and we managed to get all the actors. I wish I could say it was one thing but there had certainly been an appetite for it at [HBO] for a few years. Me being a glass-half-empty person, I thought, “How is it ever going to work?” And it worked!

Strauss’s reaction to reading the script certainly has us more intrigued:

CS: It’s like, “Oh wow, I can’t believe I get to read this stuff again.” Every draft kept getting better. It was hard to believe 16 years had passed since we did the pilot and then being able to read these voices again was such a treat.

As to getting the band back together [a truly impressive feat considering how many of the key players are involved in not-so-small projects], Strauss commented:

CS: Tim[othy Olyphant] was pretty tough. I will say he really dug in — in a good way, not a stubborn way — with good thoughts on where to take his character and the story and kept pushing on that, and they were helpful thoughts in terms of getting the script where it needed to be.

And, the thing we really want to know, what the heck will the film be ABOUT? The Ghost of Sy Tolliver?

EW: The movie is set in 1889 as the town prepares to celebrate South Dakota joining the Union as the 40th state. What’s the film about, basically?

CS: If you ask David, it’s about the passage of time. The toll of time on people. It’s mellowed some people and hardened others. And it’s about the town’s maturing and becoming part of the Union and what that event sets in motion, in a very personal way for the people that it brings in town and what ensues. The toll of time has not just struck Deadwood and the characters but all the people making it as well, you get to see the faces of people 12 years later. And it was really profound. Actors were crying at the table read — not necessarily from the script but the emotion of being back and doing something we all loved doing so much. You normally have a great experience and then it’s over. You don’t normally get the chance to do this in life. It was kind of a gift.

The time has taken its greatest toll on Swearengen. He’s the person who really drove so much of the life of the town and there’s a sense of that power waning somewhat, and what ensues of that is a big part of the story.

EW: Can the movie be watched on its own? Or is knowledge of the series pretty essential to keeping up with the story?

CS: I suppose you could [watch the movie without seeing the series] but it would be a much-enhanced experience if you brought your knowledge of the series to it. There are old scores, old relationships — lots of things in the film that really pick up where we left off.

Hopefully a first look trailer isn’t too far off, we’re all pretty excited to see whats in store when we return to Deadwood. Seasons 1-3 are available on HBOGO, and Amazon

 

[RiverDave]

Does anyone know why they cancelled the series mid story line? It was fucking bizarre and arguably the biggest let down in TV history.

RD

 

[RiverDave]

BTW it might just be that picture, but Seth doesn't exactly look like Seth anymore.. What did he have some work done?

RD

 

[River Lynchmob]

Does anyone know why they cancelled the series mid story line? It was fucking bizarre and arguably the biggest let down in TV history.

RD

The production costs were way to high.

 

[RiverDave]

The production costs were way to high.

NFW.. And then they turn around and do Game of Thrones? You want to talk production costs? I'm pretty sure that's the most expensive TV show ever made!

RD

 

[Tank]

I really wish they'd just make this a tv series again instead of a one shot movie. But can't wait to see it.

Show was cancelled because of the production cost like stated above (they built the whole city and had 1,000's of extras in nearly all town scenes.
I read also a huge reason for the cancelation was the creator thought he would build off the success of Deadwood and create a new even more popular show about surfing or some shit. It was cancelled after like 3 episodes.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

Keone Young (WU) is back for the movie too.

 

[redone76]

I really wish they'd just make this a tv series again instead of a one shot movie. But can't wait to see it.

Show was cancelled because of the production cost like stated above (they built the whole city and had 1,000's of extras in nearly all town scenes.
I read also a huge reason for the cancelation was the creator thought he would build off the success of Deadwood and create a new even more popular show about surfing or some shit. It was cancelled after like 3 episodes.

Show was called John from Cincinnati...lasted 1 season. It was hard to wrap your head around

 

[WhatExit?]

BTW it might just be that picture, but Seth doesn't exactly look like Seth anymore.. What did he have some work done?

RD

He and everyone else have aged. And the show is focusing on the changes to Deadwood since statehood so the show certainly could be making them all look even older (than they have aged in the years since the show ended)

 

[WhatExit?]

"Welcome to fucking Deadwood!" (Al Swearingen)

Here's a reminder of how great this show was and, hopefully, how great the movie will be. It's supposed to be aired "Spring of 2019"

 

[Gelcoater]

"Welcome to fucking Deadwood!" (Al Swearingen)

Here's a reminder of how great this show was and, hopefully, how great the movie will be. It's supposed to be aired "Spring of 2019"

Cocksucker!

 

[Thunderhead1]

the Hoople heads and cocksuckers ride again!!

 

[DrunkenSailor]

I watched it over again when I heard about the movie. Now im watching justified trying to keep the fix going. Some cool deadwood cameos in justified. They should have never cancelled this show.

 

[nameisbond]

It was a great fucking show...…. Yeah, production costs killed it. Game Of Thrones is in partnership with networks in the UK, Britain and Ireland. So it costs HBO less. Still GOT raps up next season.

 

[WhatExit?]

This Friday, Deadwood, the movie, airs on HBO!
Unfortunately it's only 2 hours long

 

[DrunkenSailor]

I wish this was a new miniseries but ill take what i can get.

 

[Tank]

I just saw that it premiers Friday. Shit snuck up on me! Didn’t realize it was that soon.

 

[Rondog4405]

Cant wait! Gotta add hbo to my lineup for this and chernobyl

 

[jesco]

Ive been binge watching the series, almost done with it.

 

[RiverDave]

Hopefully they don’t pull a GOT...

 

[The Prisoner]

Today at 3 on channel 500 direct tv. Ian Mcshane is interviewed on Off Camera with Sam Jones.
Also found out the creator David Milch has stage 2 Alzheimers disease. Sad deal.

 

[nameisbond]

Trailer looks good...………..

Naturally my big screen TV dies two days before the big event.

 

[WhatExit?]

Deadwood lives again: A catch-up guide to its cast and characters

Deadwood famously ended with more of a whimper than a bang, canceled by HBO in 2006 after three seasons—at least one fewer than creator David Milch needed to tell his highly fictionalized history of the South Dakota camp. Rumors have swirled off and on since the show’s end that Milch would reassemble his incredible cast and film a more worthy conclusion to one of the finest shows of the century—it holds its own against The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Breaking Bad. For a while it was going to be two movies, but those rumors fizzled to the point where all hope seemed lost. Star Timothy Olyphant opined as recently as last year that “there’s no fucking way it’s ever going to happen.” Then, just like that, HBO announced that Deadwood would get to end with a feature-length movie, debuting this Friday.

For fans who don’t have time for a 36-hour memory jog, or for newbies who’d rather dive right into the movie, here’s where every major (and many minor) character was left at the close of business in 1877. The film will pick up the action a decade later. Major spoilers ahead for the TV show only, none for the film.

Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant)
The angriest sheriff in the West, who was thrust into the job by virtue of his being the only candidate with any virtue, loses quite a lot at the end of Deadwood’s third season. The votes have started to come in, and it looks like the election—rigged by George Hearst—is not going his way. His true love, Alma Garret Ellsworth, is on a coach headed out of town for good, a longing look exchanged as she goes. On the other hand, perhaps Bullock could put together a slightly more normal life as a hardware salesman, keeping his nose out of town politics. (As if he’d be able to do that.) He remains married—semi-happily, at the very least—to his brother’s widow, Martha.

Al Swearengen (Ian McShane)
Al Swearengen, owner of the Gem Saloon and crime kingpin of the territory, went through the most complicated emotional journey of the series—both for the character and the audience. An absolutely heartless killer one minute and a softie (relatively speaking) the next, it was hard to know whether to root for him or against. Lest the series err too much toward Swearengen being one of the good guys, the finale left him mopping up a pool of blood in his office—evidence of the innocent prostitute, Jen, whose throat he slit in order to satisfy George Hearst’s desire for revenge, and allow Hearst to leave town. Sure, he was trading Jen’s life for his old friend Trixie’s, but it was still an awful thing.


George Hearst (Gerald McRaney)
George Hearst, unlike Al Swearengen, never had a moment of doubt when it came to evil deeds. An unrepentant murderer, rapacious capitalist, and king of the condescending sneer, he made no friends in Deadwood—though he did command a paid army to do his bidding. His bidding was to get the gold—all of the gold—and at the end of the series, he had finally convinced Alma Ellsworth to sell him her bountiful claim. (It only took murdering her husband, among other things.) Still, when Hearst rode out of Deadwood on his wagon—leaving psychotic Cy Tolliver behind to see to his non-mining interests—it was in partial defeat. The town elders, in putting up a fight, left him short of his goal, which was to “take this place down like Gomorrah.” Bullock even gets in the last word—a rarity in Hearst’s world. Hearst will appear in the movie, so more sparks will surely fly.

Alma Garret Ellsworth (Molly Parker)
Fancy big-city lady Alma Garret never quite fit in with Deadwood, but that didn’t stop her from trying to stay. Her first husband, Brom, was murdered by Dan Dority at Al Swearengen’s direction, but that didn’t force her out. Her second husband, the honorable Whitney Ellsworth, was also murdered—this time by agents of the other big bad, George Hearst. Alma herself was even shot at in the thoroughfare as a warning, but her heart belonged to Seth Bullock, and that kept her around—even as they couldn’t continue their relationship. Whitney’s murder ended up being too much to bear, though, and the now-twice-widowed Alma left town at the end of the series with her ward—the orphan Sofia, whose family was murdered by road agents—and a wistful look in her eye. Presumably the bank she opened would continue without her there to run it. She’ll return for the movie, of course.

“Calamity” Jane Canary (Robin Weigert) and Joanie Stubbs (Kim Dickens)
There wasn’t all that much for former madame Joanie Stubbs and current/former drunk/friend of Will Bill Hickok Calamity Jane to do in the third season than… fall in love? The duo’s relationship developed so sweetly over the season that it could be forgiven for getting a little soapy, though. Joanie and Jane found themselves drawn to the town’s school, with Joanie turning over her former brothel to Mrs. Bullock and Jane finding rare joy in telling her story to kids. Their relationship felt true and earned, each having been close to suicide—Jane with booze and Joanie with a pistol to her head—and having found comfort in each other. Jane’s confusion over Joanie’s tenderness brought one of the series’ most incredible acting moments, which is saying something considering the skill of the entire cast.

Doc Cochran (Brad Dourif)
Though an important character in the series—and played by one of its finest actors—Doc Cochran didn’t have a ton to do in the final days. He walked around coughing a lot—a “lunger,” meaning he had tuberculosis—and stitched up Hearst after he was shot by Trixie. But at the end, he was more a bystander than an active participant.

Dan Dority (W. Earl Brown)
A cold-blooded killer with an occasional soft spot and an unbending loyal to his boss, Al Swearengen, Dan Dority was one of Deadwood’s funniest and scariest characters. After his massive, bloody fight with Hearst’s right-hand man, the Captain, Dority briefly showed his softer side, retreating both in physical pain and perhaps in the sadness of killing a man in a “fair fight.” (This “fair fight” involved the Captain’s eye being plucked from his head.) But it’s Dority’s speech to Whitney Ellsworth—convincing him not to play into George Hearst’s hands and attack—that fully summed up his character. He’s loyal and violent and smart in his own way. He remains so at the end of the series, still by Swearengen’s side, and fully on board with Swearengen’s murder of the innocent prostitute.

Trixie (Paula Malcomson)
Trixie—of no last name other than “the whore”—is the rare example of someone whose good deeds are rewarded in Deadwood, though not without consequence. In spite of her seemingly total subjugation to Al Swearengen—who beat her badly in the very first episode—Trixie is able to accomplish what she thinks is right, even in defiance of Al. And it’s her hot-headed response to the murder of her friend Whitney Ellsworth—she shoots Hearst in the shoulder—that’s at least partly responsible for Hearst packing up and leaving town. She’s rewarded with what looks to be a happy ending with Sol Star, who finally proves his love to her beyond her doubt. Still, she ends the series crying over Jen, who died so she could live.

Sol Star (John Hawkes)
Sol Star always served as the voice of reason for his business partner Seth Bullock, and as one of the only Jewish people in Deadwood, also served as the target for plenty of insults. His steady hand and demeanor meant that he wasn’t necessarily too important in the final season, though he spirited Trixie to safety after she shot Hearst. Presumably they’ll be running the hardware store together for years to come.

Cy Tolliver (Powers Boothe)
Cy Tolliver was smooth cruelty incarnate throughout the series, even as he seemed ever closer to going completely crazy. After supplicating himself completely to Hearst, he is given the task of looking after Hearst’s non-mining interests once Hearst leaves. This menial task seems to push Tolliver completely over the edge, and he murders Leon the junkie in one of his last scenes. Powers Boothe died in 2017, so Tolliver won’t likely figure greatly into the movie’s narrative, though the character won’t have disappeared without explanation. (Boothe himself was buried in Deadwood—the one in Texas, not South Dakota.)

E.B. Farnum (William Sanderson)
Weaselly hotel owner/manager Eustace Bailey Farnum had his loyalty tested in season three, as his hotel was purchased by Hearst, the enemy of his true boss, Swearengen. After Hearst gobbed in his face, though, Farnum seemed to have a revelation. And as Hearst rode out of town, Farnum poked his head onto the “veranda”—a porch created by Hearst’s sledgehammer. The hotel appeared to be his once again.

Charlie Utter (Dayton Callie)
Charlie Utter, being one of the most honorable men in Deadwood, got a couple of fine moments in the final episodes: First, he stared down Hearst’s men at the polls, never backing down when they tried to stop Samuel “N––––– General” Fields from voting. Then he paid Hearst a visit at his hotel, and actually seemed to shake the scoundrel’s foundation a bit—contributing, one would think, to his decision to leave. Utter remains owner of a booming freight business at the end of the series, as well as one of Bullock’s deputies—though that job might be short-lived if Bullock loses the election.

Whitney Ellsworth (Jim Beaver)
An honorable former drunk, Whitney Ellsworth married Alma Garret out of a sense of duty. (Also, she was super rich.) In the first episodes, he was a lovable lush. In the last, he was a righteous husband. But he was murdered in cold blood by Hearst’s agents, shot in the head.

A.W. Merrick (Jeffrey Jones)
A.W. Merrick turned a corner toward the end of Deadwood when he was badly beaten by one of Hearst’s men. It made him loyal to Swearengen, to the point where doing the right thing conflicted with telling the whole truth in his newspaper, The Deadwood Pioneer. On his way out of town, Hearst promises Merrick that his people will start a competing newspaper, to tell lies from the other side.

Martha Bullock (Anna Gunn)
Illustration for article titled Deadwood lives again: A catch-up guide to its cast and characters
Martha Bullock didn’t have a lot to do once she got to Deadwood, other than fret about her husband and mourn her dead son. Still, Anna Gunn did a great job without a ton of material, and presumably her character will play a bigger role in what happened after all the excitement left town.

Sofia Metz (Bree Seanna Wall)
Little Sofia rides off with Alma Ellsworth at the end, mourning the loss of Whitney Ellsworth and her many Deadwood pals. The character will return in the movie, though portrayed by a different actress, Lily Keene.

Tom Nuttall (Leon Rippy)
Saloon owner Tom Nuttall got a little closer to the decision-making action in the final season, though never so close as to be crucial. He’s planning to start a fire brigade with Harry Manning, Bullock’s competition for sheriff.

Johnny Burns (Sean Bridgers)
One of Al Swearengen’s younger, dumber subservients, Johnny Burns wanted to move up in the organization, but may have stymied his chances by objecting in the final episode to Al’s murder of the innocent Jen. He seems to have come around by the end, and remains in Al’s employ.

Silas Adams (Titus Welliver)
Titus Welliver is one of the only living cast members whose character won’t be returning for the Deadwood movie; he apparently couldn’t make it work with his Bosch schedule. (Way more important, that.) It’s not the hugest loss, since his Silas Adams had evolved into another member of Al’s small army—more cunning perhaps than the others, but not super necessary.

Mr. Wu (Keone Young)
Mr. Wu really stepped up toward the end of Deadwood’s run, and in the final episode his smarts may have helped avert a war. By stationing his men—loyal to Al—outside of town, he didn’t reveal their numbers until a fight seemed imminent. He remains a ruthless businessman and friend to Al. Actually they’re closer than friends, they’re “hang dai”—brothers. Not that Al knows exactly what that means.

And more…
Jewel is still cleaning up at The Gem. Steve “The Drunk” Fields, having been kicked in the head by a horse, is in a vegetative state, being looked after by Samuel “N––––– General” Fields (no relation, presumably). Wyatt and Morgan Earp left town, having made no impression whatsoever. John Langrishe, the theater owner, was a side-player in the final days, and remained Al’s friend. Richardson and Aunt Lou struck up a fantastic friendship, but didn’t figure into the story in vital ways. (The actor who played Richardson, Ralph Richeson, died in 2015.) Commissioner Jarry (played by Stephen Tobolowsky) was last seen admitting his complicity in rigging the elections. Eddie Sawyer (Ricky Jay) disappeared after season one, having stolen money from Cy Tolliver—Jay himself died in 2018.

The dearly departed
In case you’d forgotten, these important characters are dead: Wild Bill Hickok (murdered in season one by Jack McCall, who was turned over to authorities and presumably executed). William Bullock, son to Martha and adopted son of Seth Bullock, was trampled to death by a runaway horse. Francis Wolcott (played, as was Jack McCall, by Garret Dillahunt), hanged himself. Reverend Smith (Ray McKinnon) was mercy-murdered by Al Swearengen in season one, before a debilitating brain disease could do the job.

https://tv.avclub.com/deadwood-lives-again-a-catch-up-guide-to-its-cast-and-1835079721

 

[WhatExit?]

Good read - a ranking of every HBO show - as we wait for tonight's event - the last 2 hours of Deadwood

https://www.vulture.com/article/best-hbo-shows-ever-ranked.html

 

[The Prisoner]

I am on episode 8 of the marathon......5th time watching the whole series.
The movie will be a letdown only because I know there won’t be anymore next week.

 

[RiverDave]

Some of those recounts in MMD’s post above seem inaccurate to me?

They said Alma’s husband was murdered by Hearst? If I remember right he was murdered by Al Swearengen’s man?



Edit.. never mind saw they were talking about the second husband.

 

[The Prisoner]

Big death already

 

[The Prisoner]

I know it’s only a tv show but I want to jump through the tv a kill Hearst myself. Taking a break at the hour mark. Fuck that guy!

 

[rush1]

T minus 6 minutes and counting

 

[cpdad93]

we are on about episode 7 (first timers) need to get through it as Yellowstone is coming back soon.