Behind-the-Scenes with A Martinez: LONGMIRE, POW WOW HIGHWAY, and More | AWOW Interview

Emmy-winning actor A Martinez joins Rob Word to discuss his role in the hit series, LONGMIRE, and his journey to securing the part. A shares his casting experience, how Australian actor Robert Taylor was selected for the role of Sheriff Walt Longmire, and how Craig Johnson, author of the best-selling mystery novels, ensures authenticity to Native American culture.

During A's successful stint on the Emmy-winning soap opera SANTA BARBARA, he had the opportunity to star alongside Indigenous actor Gary Farmer in the acclaimed spiritual road movie, POW WOW HIGHWAY. Viewers will also hear stories about A's dramatic death scene with Joe Spinell in the splatter fest, WALKING THE EDGE, and his experience working with Robert Forster in that film and on Forster's series, NAKIA. Additionally, the story behind A's unique name will be revealed.

The video concludes with highlights from the annual gathering of the Western Writers of America in Montana, featuring author Craig Johnson, Marcus Red Thunder, A, and moderator Kirk Ellis.

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