The End of an Era: A Look at HBO's 2019 Film Deadwood
The 2019 HBO movie Deadwood picks up where the critically acclaimed series left off. Today, we compare several of the main characters to their real life counterparts. How accurate was Deadwood?
Background
Deadwood, directed by Daniel Minahan and written by David Milch, aired on HBO on May 31, 2019. It was the highly anticipated movie continuation of the popular television series, which ran from 2004 to 2006 on HBO.
The critically acclaimed series gained recognition for its rich storytelling, historical authenticity, and a cast of compelling characters, many of whom were based on real people. The show won eight Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe.
The movie reunited many of the original cast members, including Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Paula Malcomson, John Hawkes, and Gerald McRaney. It picks up where the TV series of the same name left off.
