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'American Primeval' Isn't a Normal 'Western' Says Kim Coates
MovieWebStory by James Melzer
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Netflix's gritty 'American Primeval' reinvents the Western genre, says star Kim Coates, who portrays religious leader Brigham Young.
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- Coates promises the show will subvert audience expectations, delivering a grittier, more complex take on classic Western tropes.
- With a focus on the religious and political upheaval of the era, 'American Primeval' aims to explore the dark underbelly of America's westward expansion.
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Kim Coates, Netflix, 'American Primeval'