It's almost time ...
... for "Sopranos" to hand off to "Deadwood."
And then go wash its hands.
EMMY(r)- AND GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING HBO SERIES DEADWOOD
KICKS OFF THIRD SEASON JUNE 11
The lawless era in Deadwood is coming to an end. As the town's first elections approach, the strategic alliances that protect hard-earned interests are becoming more critical than ever before. Facing down an unexpected threat from a powerful man aiming to reshape the town in his image, the founders must put up their strongest front yet if they expect to survive.
HBO's Emmy(r)-, Peabody- and Golden Globe-winning western drama series DEADWOOD kicks off its third season of 12 episodes SUNDAY, JUNE 11 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by the new season of the hit HBO comedy series "Entourage." Other episodes of DEADWOOD debut on subsequent Sundays at the same time.
Created and executive produced by David Milch ("NYPD Blue"), DEADWOOD wrapped its second season last year; Gregg Fienberg and Mark Tinker also serve as executive producers this season. HBO Video releases the second season of DEADWOOD on DVD May 23.
Returning cast regulars for the third season of DEADWOOD include: Timothy Olyphant (Seth Bullock), Ian McShane (Al Swearengen), Molly Parker (Alma Garret), Jim Beaver (Ellsworth), W. Earl Brown (Dan Dority), Dayton Callie (Charlie Utter), Kim Dickens (Joanie Stubbs), Brad Dourif (Doc Cochran), Anna Gunn (Martha Bullock), John Hawkes (Sol Star), Jeffrey Jones (A.W. Merrick), Paula Malcomson (Trixie), Leon Rippy (Tom Nuttall), William Sanderson (E.B. Farnum), Robin Weigert (Calamity Jane), Sean Bridgers (Johnny Burns), Titus Welliver (Silas Adams), Brent Sexton (Harry Manning), Bree Seanna Wall (Sofia Metz) and Powers Boothe (Cy Tolliver). Brian Cox (Jack Langrishe) and Gerald McRaney (George Hearst) are recurring guest stars.
June episodes:
Episode #25: "Tell Your God to Ready for Blood"
Debut date: SUNDAY, JUNE 11 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: June 13 (11:00 p.m.), 14 (9:00 p.m.), 16 (10:00 p.m.) and 30 (8:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdate: June 12 (10:00 p.m.)
Deadwood's first true elections are
approaching, with the offices of sheriff - Bullock vs. Harry Manning, a
bartender at Nuttall's Number Ten - and mayor - E.B. Farnum vs. Sol
Star - to be contested. The candidates are expected to state their
case to the townspeople - protocol that unnerves one taciturn
incumbent, while exciting a more glib one. At the Gem, one of Hearst's
Cornish workers is killed, raising Swearengen's suspicions that the
incident was a staged Hearst power play. Meanwhile, complications
involving Alma's pregnancy alarm Ellsworth and Doc Cochran. Adams'
orchestrated foreclosure gives Star a new home, with discreet access
next door for Trixie. Jane prepares to share her experiences scouting
for General Custer with the camp's children. Dismayed by her inability
to make a clean break from the gut-stabbed Tolliver, Joanie
contemplates the easy way out. Hearst offers Bullock his political
backing in exchange for Bullock's promise to exert influence over
certain areas of the camp.
Written by David Milch & Ted Mann; directed by Mark Tinker.
Episode #26: "I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For"
Debut date: SUNDAY, JUNE 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: June 20 (11:00 p.m.), 21 (9:00 p.m., 4:25 a.m.), 23 (10:00 p.m.) and 30 (9:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdate: June 19 (10:00 p.m.)
A cryptic note delivered by Captain
Turner (Allan Graf) tips off Swearengen to another bloody incident at
the Gem; later, Hearst makes his intentions known in a more
straightforward message. While Jane finds a captive audience for her
oratory skills, the candidates for mayor and sheriff aren't as
fortunate. Alma's health raises the issue of Sofia's stewardship;
newly reformed Andy Cramed (Zach Grenier) pays an unexpected visit to
Tolliver, with a different agenda and outcome.
Written by David Milch & Regina Corrado; directed by Dan Attias.
Episode #27: "True Colors"
Debut date: SUNDAY, JUNE 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: June 27 (11:00 p.m.), 28 (9:00 p.m.) and 30 (10:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdate: June 26 (10:00 p.m.)
Deadwood ushers in some new arrivals
on the stagecoach: Jack Langrishe, a flamboyant stage promoter and old
friend of Swearengen, and Aunt Lou Marchbanks (Cleo King), Hearst's
longtime cook, who settles in nicely as the Grand Central chef. Also
returning to town is a newly westernized Wu (Keone Young), with news
for "Swegin" about a soon-to-arrive group of imported Hearst workers.
Apparently recovered from her ailments, with the aid of a reliable pal,
Alma decides to approach Hearst with a claim deal, despite Ellsworth's
adamant objections. Bullock uncovers the truth about the Gem killings,
and vows to put Hearst on notice. Hearst calls Tolliver's bluff, then
offers him a "fresh start."
Written by Regina Corrado & Ted Mann; directed by Gregg Fienberg.
DEADWOOD was nominated for 11 Emmys(r)
for its second season and won five: Outstanding Cinematography for a
Single-Camera Series (James Glennon), Outstanding Costumes for a Series
(Janie Bryant), Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series
(Maria Caso), Outstanding Non-Prosthetic Makeup for a Series (John
Rizzo) and Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series (Carol Pershing). The
series was nominated for 11 Emmys(r) for its first season and won two
(Directing for a Drama Series - Walter Hill, and Sound Editing for a
Series). DEADWOOD also received a Golden Globe Award for its first
season, for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
(Ian McShane), as well as a Peabody Award.
DEADWOOD is produced by HBO Entertainment in association with Red Board Productions and Paramount Network Television; created and executive produced by David Milch; executive producers, Gregg Fienberg and Mark Tinker; supervising producer, Scott Stephens; producer, Ted Mann; casting directors, Junie Lowry Johnson, CSA and Libby Goldstein.
