Aminah Nieves Credits Her Mother For Committing To Her 1923 Audition – Looper

Alongside Sister Mary actress Jennifer Ehle, Aminah Nieves spoke with Collider in December 2022. During the chat, she explained the process of landing the role of Teonna Rainwater on “1923.” She recalled that the audition process was long, and as a result, she had begun to wonder if it was worth continuing. That’s when her mom inadvertently proved to her that she should press on. “I was really hesitant to continue doing them, but the third round, I looked at her after that third audition, and she was bawling uncontrollably, and I knew in that moment I needed to do it for her,” Nieves said.

In addition to feeling that she had to go ahead with her “1923” audition for her mother, Nieves also understood the gravity of her character’s story. She shared as much during a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, touching on the importance of telling Native American stories that don’t shy away from the ugly parts of history. She told the publication, “I think it’s our duty to carry it. It’s our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. I wanted to get it right.” Nieves adds that throughout the shoot, she could feel her ancestors with her, helping her along every step of the way.

“1923” Season 1 is currently streaming on Paramount+. It may be a difficult watch at times, but the string of episodes is more than worth checking out for Teonna Rainwater’s story alone.