Blood Tribe actor from Alberta on bringing his language to ‘Wonder Woman’
TORONTO — Eugene Brave Rock knew his role in “Wonder Woman” would elevate awareness of his indigenous culture, but he’s still startled by the sheer magnitude of the attention.
Since the box office smash hit theatres last week, the actor, who grew up in the Blood Tribe of southern Alberta, has been fielding auditions, interviews and meeting students on his reserve. Brave Rock doesn’t want a second of this rare momentum to go to waste.
“You don’t really know until you experience it — and it’s hitting me like a ton of bricks,” the 39-year-old actor says.
“It’s very overwhelming and at times it’s very emotional because my people are so proud. One of their own is in a blockbuster film — the biggest movie of the summer.”