Val Kilmer who lives on a nearby New Mexico ranch agreed to participate in this film secondary to his work with New Mexico's Film Investment Program.
Keith Robinson plays Deets, a role originally played by Danny Glover in _"Lonesome Dove" (1989) (mini)_. Robinson and Glover appeared together in Dreamgirls (2006).
Ray McKinnon and Jonathan Joss are the only returning cast member from _"Dead Man's Walk" (1996) (mini)_.
David Midthunder's role of Famous Shoes first appeared in _"Streets of Laredo" (1995) (mini)_, where he was played by Wes Studi, who plays Buffalo Hump in this film.
Val Kilmer dropped out of Dark Matter (2007/I) in order to participate in this production.
Some of the scenes were shot on Val Kilmer's ranch in New Mexico.
Val Kilmer had to undergo over an hour of makeup, facial hair and wig placement each day for his role. He elected to shave his head into a Mohawk to make it easier to glue the wig onto his scalp.]