Robert Redford Returns in 'Dark Winds' Cameo

Robert Redford, at 88, made a surprising return to acting with a cameo in the season 3 premiere of AMC's 'Dark Winds', marking his first on-screen appearance in six years. He appeared alongside George R.R. Martin, the renowned 'Game of Thrones' creator, both of whom are executive producers of the show. Their scene involved a high-stakes chess match where Martin's character, with assistance from series protagonist Joe Leaphorn, played by Zahn McClarnon, placed Redford in checkmate. This cameo was initially planned for the season 2 finale but was saved for the current premiere, and it was shot on a closed set at Redford's request. Redford, who announced his retirement after his role in 'The Old Man & The Gun', expressed regret over his retirement announcement, suggesting he should have quietly stepped away. The show, set in the 1970s, follows Navajo police officers, and Redford's return has been met with excitement and nostalgia by fans and colleagues alike.