Dark Winds season 4 just got a major update as this Mayfair Witches actress has joined the cast

AMC’s hit show Dark Winds is all set to bring in a new face for Season 4. Franka Potente (Mayfair Witches) has officially joined the cast in a guest role. While specifics about her character are not revealed, her casting adds a layer of intrigue to the new season.

The series is an adaptation of Tony Hillerman’s novels, and production for Dark Winds Season 4 is set to begin in March in Santa Fe. Season 4 will consist of eight episodes and is set to premiere in 2026.

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Dark Winds season 4 gears up with an exciting new face:

Dark Winds takes place in 1971 on the Navajo Nation and follows Lt. Joe Leaphorn (played by Zahn McClarnon) as he uncovers a chain of strange crimes while battling his demons. His deputy, Jim Chee (played by Kiowa Gordon), has his history to come to terms with, making their alliance both gripping and complex.

Dark Winds has been praised for its storytelling and authentic representation of Navajo culture, making it a must-watch on AMC.

At the moment, Season 3 airs every Sunday night at 9 p.m. and picks up six months after Season 2 left off. Season 3 focuses on Leaphorn and Chee as they try to find two boys who have gone missing, with their only clue being an abandoned bike with blood stains near it.

Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito (played by Jessica Matten) takes on a role with the Border Patrol, only to uncover a dangerous conspiracy linking human and drug smuggling. As the show progresses, it continues to weave together deep and compelling crime drama.

Franka Potente joining Dark Winds adds another layer of interest to the show. She is widely recognized for Run Lola Run and also played Talamasca agent Annamieke in AMC’s Mayfair Witches, a show set in the same universe as Interview with the Vampire.

Potente has also appeared in Titans as a DC villain and worked on Apple TV+’s Echo 3.

What we know about Season 4:

While the plot for Season 4 remains under wraps, initial clues suggest yet another gripping crime chapter for the show. Leaphorn and Chee’s search takes an unsettling twist as they attempt to find the missing boys, a case that stirs up Leaphorn’s past. Bernadette’s new position also puts her in conflict with dangerous forces, raising questions about corruption and integrity.

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With production for Dark Winds Season 4 set to begin and Franka Potente joining the cast, the upcoming season promises fresh thrills and drama. As Leaphorn and Chee take on their case, fans can expect another exciting chapter when the series returns in 2026.