Eugene Brave Rock has been travelling the world, chasing his dream of making it big in Hollywood since he was 17.
Now, with a role in the most anticipated movie of the summer, Wonder Woman, Brave Rock is breaking new ground in his career.
He’s also become a hometown hero on the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta, where he was born and raised.
“It’s overwhelming, but it’s great,” said Brave Rock, 39.
“I’m soaking it in. It’s wonderful. I’m so grateful to represent my people, my culture and my language to the rest of the world.”
He plays The Chief in the movie and introduces himself in his native Blackfoot language to Wonder Woman, who is played by actress Gal Gadot.
“It’s unprecedented, especially in a role that has to do with Indians; it’s someone else’s interpretation of Native Americans. [In this business] people are told what to do and how to do it. But I was given so much control,” said Brave Rock.
The 2017 DC Comics superhero film, distributed by Warner Bros., is breaking box-office records. It boasted the biggest-ever opening weekend for a film directed by a woman — Patty Jenkins.
“I’m so thankful to Patty Jenkins for giving me the opportunity,” said Brave Rock.
POSITIVE SPOILER: CHIEF DOESN’T DIE
Chief’s existence was absolutely one of the best surprises of this movie
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