Season 3 of Dark Winds premiered on March 9, 2025, bringing thrilling new mysteries and some unexpected celebrity cameos. Over the years, fans have seen famous faces make guest appearances in hit series—think Ed Sheeran in Game of Thrones. Fans of mystery dramas can also explore similar series on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, as Dark Winds deepens its suspenseful storyline, viewers are wondering: Does executive producer Robert Redford make a cameo?
If you’re eager to find out, keep reading! (Warning: Major spoilers for Dark Winds Season 3 ahead.)
What Is Dark Winds About?
Set in the 1970s Four Corners region, Dark Winds follows three Navajo Tribal police officers—Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon), Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), and Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten)—as they investigate crimes and uncover dark secrets.
What Happens in Season 3?
This season, Bernadette has left home to work as a U.S. Border Patrol agent. She soon discovers a woman and a child attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. After taking them into custody, she begins to suspect a human trafficking operation. Meanwhile, Joe and Jim are investigating the disappearance of two local boys. As Episode 1 unfolds, the case takes a sinister turn, hinting at an even darker force at play.
Does Robert Redford Appear in Dark Winds?
Yes! Robert Redford makes a brief cameo in Season 3, Episode 1, alongside fellow executive producer George R.R. Martin (creator of Game of Thrones*). The two are seen playing a high-stakes game of chess, a subtle yet exciting moment for fans.
Why Is Redford’s Cameo Significant?
Redford has played a major role behind the scenes of Dark Winds. As an executive producer, he has long supported Native American storytelling in Hollywood. His brief on-screen appearance is a fun nod to his involvement in the show.
During the Season 3 premiere in New York City, actress Deanna Allison (who plays Emma Leaphorn) teased these celebrity cameos. She also hinted that this season would be scarier than ever, warning fans that it would make “the hair on [their] back tingle.”
“As a Navajo woman and actress, playing my character has been a dream,” Deanna told Hollywood Reporter. “I feel like our show truly represents Indigenous actors through a Navajo lens. For me, it’s a tribute to my ancestors who were once chastised for speaking their language.”
According to AMC’s official website, the show has received critical acclaim for its authentic representation of Native American culture.
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