While the news broke on Twitter, it was Fort Frances Times (FFT) who got the scoop, Clarence Two Toes (the hilarious character by Ojibway/Metis comedian Ryan McMahon) is going to be made into a television series.
It started as a comedy podcast, and in the past six months, Ryan told FFT has been talking with many big name production companies that have ties to Los Angeles. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the series, you are in for a surprise, because his small town, Northern Indian humour is hilarious and grows on you really fast.
The series is going to follow the story of Clarence Two Toes who moves home to a rez after his mom dies and he accidentally is voted in as chief. He quickly realizes that the reserve is being awarded a multi-million dollar land claim settlement.
“What I’ve been told is it’s one of the most unique projects that’s come across the desks of the producers that I’ve talked to,” he tells FFT. “It’s relevant. It’s now. These are things that are happening out there now all across Canada as land claims are settled."
I am very much looking forward to seeing the series unfold. In the meantime I will be following Clarence Two Toes on his podcast "Life According to Clarence Two Toes" and "Clarence Two Toes Radio Show." I think I like it so much because it reminds me of my Northern BC Indian roots and the stereotypes and sounds all Native people are so familiar with.
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What network will it be on? APTN or CBC? or some digital channel. I hope its one I can get.
ReplyDeleteI don't have those details yet - will post update as it is revealed!
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