Titus Welliver, renowned for his role in the 'Bosch' series, recently shared his deep-seated admiration for Tony Hillerman's original novels, which serve as the foundation for AMC's acclaimed crime thriller, 'Dark Winds'. Welliver disclosed that his youngest half-brother, 19 years his junior, first introduced him to the Hillerman books when he was just nine years old, sparking Welliver's own journey into the series. Long before his involvement, Welliver expressed immense satisfaction with the casting of Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn, believing McClarnon perfectly embodies the character, an experience he likened to fans of the Bosch books anticipating Harry Bosch's portrayal.

Welliver's participation in 'Dark Winds' Season 4 as the central antagonist, Dominic McNair, proved to be a particularly thrilling opportunity for the actor. McNair is depicted as a dangerous puppet master, orchestrating a complex conspiracy that compels protagonists Joe Leaphorn, Jim Chee, and Bernadette Manuelito to leave their reservation for 1970s Los Angeles. Despite McNair's incarceration throughout the season, Welliver found the challenge of portraying his formidable and malevolent influence from behind bars compelling, noting how the character effectively