Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin Make Surprise Cameos in 'Dark Winds' Season 3 Premiere

The legendary actor and acclaimed author appear as chess-playing inmates in the AMC series, marking Redford's first on-screen acting role in six years.

Robert Redford, 88, and George R.R. Martin, 76, appear in a jail cell scene during the 'Dark Winds' Season 3 premiere, playing chess as inmates.
This marks Redford's first on-screen acting role since his brief appearance in 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame,' with Martin last appearing on-screen in 2015.
The cameo idea had been considered for earlier seasons but was finalized for Season 3, with filming taking place on a closed set to accommodate Redford's request.
The scene was directed by Chris Eyre, who described working with Redford as a career highlight, while the cast expressed excitement over the rare opportunity to share the screen with the iconic actor.
Both Redford and Martin serve as executive producers on 'Dark Winds,' a series based on Tony Hillerman's novels, which explores Navajo police investigations in the 1970s.

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