Richard Dreyfuss Teaming With Jerry K. Williams to Bring Historical Drama Series BOZEMAN, MONTANA to the Screen

Oscar Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, Stand By Me, Mr. Holland’s Opus) is teaming up with historian and up and coming screenwriter Jerry K. Williams to bring the historical drama series Bozeman, Montana to life. The series will chronicle the founding of the Western town of Bozeman, known for its proximity to Yellowstone and its rich American history. Williams will serve as creator of the series and will co-produce and develop the series with Dreyfuss, who will also star.

Deadline provides the following synopsis:

Set in 1859, Bozeman, Montana will spotlight young farmer John Bozeman and gunslinger William McKenzie. The series will be based on history during America’s first gold rush in the heart of the Cherokee Nation and will follow Bozeman and McKenzie, who are both struggling with their own tragedies. In Bozeman, Montaona, they will chase fame and fortune in the gold fields of what would become the territories and then states of Colorado and Montana. Gambling and fighting their way through Rocky Mountains, they find a pristine, gorgeous valley in the midst of Indian Country – a valley that John Bozeman audaciously believes is his to claim and tame.

Drefuss said of the project:

“I have known Williams for a long time. As his friend and a fellow historian, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him on this epic series.”

Williams added:

“It’s important to Richard and me that the series be historically accurate, not only from the view of Bozeman and McKenzie and the settlers they helped move into the valley, but also from the indigenous peoples who had lived there since time immemorial and whose way of life would be forever altered.”

In an effort to bring authenticity to the narrative, the production of Bozeman, Montana, is committed to having Native writers, cast, and crew involved in all stages of the production. This sounds like it will be a fascinating story that will be true to the history of the town. I’m definitely interested in checking it out as a fan of historical dramas and of Dreyfuss. Will you be checking the series out?