If you’re looking for another Western to watch these days, American Primeval is here to fill that void.

The six-part miniseries, now streaming on Netflix, is set in 1857 and is “a fictional dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion and community as men and women fight and die for control of this world,” according to the Authors as they head west.

Starring Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin, the series features some familiar faces. Here’s who you need to know.

Isaac (Taylor Kitsch)

Taylor Kitsch leads “American Primeval” as Isaac, a man whose past traumas have led to many long-term consequences. You may know Kitsch from his role as Tim Riggins in Friday Night Lights or from The Terminal List and True Detective.

Brigham Young (Kim Coates)

Brigham is the leader of the Mormon Church and his Mormon army, the Nauvoo Legion. He is played by Kim Coates, best known for her roles in “Bad Blood” and “Son of Anarchy.”

Virgil Cutter (Jai Courtney)

A terribly opportunistic trapper and bounty hunter, Cutter is played by Jai Courtney. You may know him as Captain Boomerang from both film versions of Suicide Squad. Courtney also starred in Divergent, Die Hard, Terminator: Genisys, Kaleidoscope and more.

Jacob Pratt (Dane DeHaan)

Jacob is a Mormon who takes his family to Utah for a new life. He is played by Dane DeHaan, who recently appeared in “Oppenheimer” and “Dumb Money.” You may also recognize him as Harry Osborn from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, as well as the films A Cure for Wellness, Chronicle and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Sara Rowell (Betty Gilpin)

Sara is a mother, traveling across the border with her son Devin and determined to make it. She is played by Betty Gilpin, best known for her role as Debbie Eagan on GLOW as well as The Hunt and Mrs. Davis” and “Three Women”.

Devin Rowell (Preston Mota)

Devin is Sara’s young son and is played by Preston Mota. “American Primeval” is Mota’s second acting role after debuting in Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.”

Cottrell (Nick Hargrove)

Cottrell is Jim Bridger’s right-hand man and helps out at Fort Bridger. He is played by Nick Hargrove, who starred as Parker Wagner-Caine in The CW’s remake of Charmed.

Red Feather (Derek Hinkey)

Red Feather is the leader of a group of Crow warriors known as the Wolf Clan. He is played by Derek Hinkey, who most recently starred in another western – Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1. He also appeared in episodes of “Walker: Independence” on The CW and the television series “Django.”

Abish (Saura Lightfoot Leon)

Abish is a Mormon and Jacob’s wife, but she certainly doesn’t like the idea of ​​being seen as her husband’s property. She is played by Saura Lightfoot-Leon, who appeared in The Agency and two episodes of Masters of the Air.

James Wolsey (Joe Tippett)

James is a Mormon who “leads a militia of men who do not possess the moral code they claim to possess.” He is played by Joe Tippett, who you may know from “The Morning Show” or “Mare of Easttown,” among others .

Jim Bridger (Shea Whigham)

Fort Bridger is named after this man and is a popular travel destination. Jim is played by Shea Wigham, best known for her roles in Boardwalk Empire and Perry Mason.

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