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‘Dark Winds’ Adds John Patrick Jordan to Season 5 Cast: Everything We Know So Far
AMC ordered eight new hour-long episodes as the series adds new regular and recurring cast members for its next season.
- AMC Networks officially confirmed Dark Winds Season 5 production has begun in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Zahn McClarnon returning as Joe Leaphorn and director of episode 2.
- Following the show's success, AMC announced the early renewal on February 5, 2026, 10 days before Season 4's debut, adapting Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee book series.
- Recent casting announcements revealed Paola Núñez will play investigator Luisa Alvarado and Martin Sensmeier as Terry Bai, alongside Noel Fisher, Devin Sampson-Craig, and John Patrick Jordan joining the ensemble.
- McClarnon stated it is "a privilege to embody the character of Joe Leaphorn," while showrunner John Wirth added, "We are one of one and never take this support for granted."
- The network confirmed a 2027 premiere date for the series, which continues blending character-driven stories with Navajo culture and spirituality across eight new hour-long episodes.
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