Taika Waititi's RESERVATION DOGS Series Gets a Series Order at FX
FX has officially picked up a new comedy series from Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) and Sterlin Harjo titled Reservation Dogs. The pilot was directed by Harjo, who co-wrote the script with Waititi.
The series will follow four teenagers in “a Native American housing project in Oklahoma who commit petty crimes.” Harjo said in a statement:
“As longtime friends, it was only natural that Taika and I found a project together, and what better than a show that celebrates the complementary storytelling styles of our indigenous communities––mine in Oklahoma and Taika’s in Aotearoa. We’re thrilled by the opportunity to tell the Reservation Dogs’ story with our amazing cast and crew, Garrett Basch, and the whole team at FX.”
President of Original Programming for FX Entertainment, Nick Grad added:
“Sterlin Harjo draws deeply on his experiences as a Native Oklahoman to make Reservation Dogs a true-to-life and incredibly funny story of youth, courage and misadventures. Taika Waititi lends his considerable talents to the series, helping Sterlin and their creative partner Garrett Basch produce a unique and original series we can’t wait for audiences to see.”
The series will be led by D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Creeped Out) as Bear, Devery Jacobs (American Gods) as Elora Danan, Paulina Alexis (Beans) as Willie Jack and newcomer Lane Factor as Cheese. The pilot also features guest stars including Tamara Podemski, Zahn McClarnon, Macon Blair, Kirk Fox, Matty Cardarople, Dallas Goldtooth, Lil Mike and Funny Bone.
The 8-episode first season is scheduled to make its debut sometime next year.
Source: Deadline