Matty Cardarople Dishes On Learning About Indigenous Culture Through Reservation Dogs

Right from the pilot episode, Matty Cardarople knew he was in for a different filming experience than anything else he had been a part of. They filmed on location at the Muscogee Nation reservation (via Indian Country Today), and as the actor recounted, "They had someone come down and say a prayer for our shoot and for the grounds where we were filming and just kind of set it off and I thought that was such an incredible thing that they have such respect for the land."

But his time filming "Reservation Dogs" was more than just witnessing customs. It also entailed learning about the plights that plague so many Indigenous communities. "A lot of problems that have been going on in their culture, like a lot of native women disappearing and being murdered. It's terrible," explained Cardarople. "So I've become aware of that and tried to raise some more awareness with that, because it's such an awful thing."

Overall, it's a project the actor was honored to play a role in. As he further stated, "I'm very humbled that I get to be a part of the show 'cause it breaks through stereotypes. It's funny. It's heartwarming. It's just like real and authentic, and it's such a cool thing to be a part of." It's certainly one of the coolest shows on right now, so you don't want to miss it. 

New episodes of "Reservation Dogs" air every Monday exclusively on FX on Hulu. Visit the website for Native Women's Wilderness if you'd like to learn more about the issues impacting Indigenous women around the country.