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George Kittle Makes Acting Debut in Kickstarter-Funded Dinosaur Western Series
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is set to make his first on‑screen acting debut in an eight‑part dinosaur‑western series that is being funded through Kickstarter. The project, titled Dinosaurs of the Wild West, was launched by filmmaker Luke Sparke, who also directed the 2025 film Primitive War. The series is described as a blend of the medieval fantasy of House of the Dragon and the classic Western of Tombstone, set in an alternate 1879 where humans and dinosaurs coexist.
The Kickstarter campaign, which is part of the platform’s “Projects We Love” selection, is currently about 60 % funded and has 10 days remaining before it closes on August 7. The campaign’s official trailer and teaser have accumulated more than 20 million views across the series’ official social‑media channels, according to the project page. Backers can pre‑order the series for a limited time; the only way to watch the finished product, as the campaign states, is through a pre‑order.
Kittle will play an original character who owns a dinosaur companion, a role that marks his first acting credit. The series also features Jesse Kove, known for Cobra Kai, in a villainous part, Martin Kove, who appeared in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, as a key figure in the frontier, and Rachael Pizzolatto of MythBusters Jr, who portrays “The Heiress.” Casting for the three main hero roles remains open, and auditions are underway, according to the campaign’s updates.
Luke Sparke said the trailer’s release sparked a “crazy‑ambitious” response from actors worldwide. “George is someone who discovered Primitive War on his own and talked about it publicly and that’s what brought us together,” Sparke wrote. “His passion for this kind of storytelling is completely authentic, and that energy is exactly what the frontier needs.” He added that the project is a new model for independent entertainment, bypassing traditional studio green‑lights and instead building a direct‑to‑fan audience. “If enough people pre‑order it, we make it. It’s that simple,” he said.
The production team is led by Sparke Films and Let it Be Entertainment. Production is handled by Carmel Imrie, Carly Sparke and Luke Sparke, with executive producers Geoff Imrie, Eric Weick, Colin Hurdle and Kelly Clifford. Creative executive Brooke Marsden oversees the creative direction. The series’ score is composed by Frederik Wiedmann, and visual effects are produced by Sparke Effects.
The narrative premise places dinosaurs at the center of frontier life. Brontosaurs are used to haul entire towns across the plains, raptors are ridden into battle, and pterosaurs dominate the skies. The series follows pioneers, outlaws and adventurers navigating a dangerous land where every journey, town and war depends on these giant creatures. The campaign’s description compares the world to “House of the Dragon meets Tombstone,” emphasizing the blend of fantasy and Western tropes.
The Kickstarter campaign is currently at 60 % of its goal, with 10 days remaining. The campaign’s page reports that the series is available only through pre‑order, and that the campaign’s closure date is August 7. The series has been promoted through the official trailer on YouTube and through social‑media posts that have collectively reached over 20 million views. The campaign’s “Projects We Love” designation signals that Kickstarter’s review team has selected the project for a higher level of visibility on the platform.
As of the latest update, the series has not yet entered production. The campaign’s status indicates that it is still in the pre‑production phase, with casting and crew finalization underway. The project’s funding level suggests that a significant portion of the required budget has been secured, but the campaign remains open for additional backers.
In summary, Dinosaurs of the Wild West is an independent, creator‑led series that combines dinosaurs with Western storytelling. The project is funded through Kickstarter, features NFL star George Kittle in his first acting role, and includes actors Jesse Kove, Martin Kove and Rachael Pizzolatto. The campaign is part of Kickstarter’s “Projects We Love” selection, has reached 60 % of its goal, and will close on August 7. The series will be available only through pre‑orders, and the production team is led by Sparke Films and Let it Be Entertainment.
The Kickstarter campaign, which is part of the platform’s “Projects We Love” selection, is currently about 60 % funded and has 10 days remaining before it closes on August 7. The campaign’s official trailer and teaser have accumulated more than 20 million views across the series’ official social‑media channels, according to the project page. Backers can pre‑order the series for a limited time; the only way to watch the finished product, as the campaign states, is through a pre‑order.
Kittle will play an original character who owns a dinosaur companion, a role that marks his first acting credit. The series also features Jesse Kove, known for Cobra Kai, in a villainous part, Martin Kove, who appeared in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, as a key figure in the frontier, and Rachael Pizzolatto of MythBusters Jr, who portrays “The Heiress.” Casting for the three main hero roles remains open, and auditions are underway, according to the campaign’s updates.
Luke Sparke said the trailer’s release sparked a “crazy‑ambitious” response from actors worldwide. “George is someone who discovered Primitive War on his own and talked about it publicly and that’s what brought us together,” Sparke wrote. “His passion for this kind of storytelling is completely authentic, and that energy is exactly what the frontier needs.” He added that the project is a new model for independent entertainment, bypassing traditional studio green‑lights and instead building a direct‑to‑fan audience. “If enough people pre‑order it, we make it. It’s that simple,” he said.
The production team is led by Sparke Films and Let it Be Entertainment. Production is handled by Carmel Imrie, Carly Sparke and Luke Sparke, with executive producers Geoff Imrie, Eric Weick, Colin Hurdle and Kelly Clifford. Creative executive Brooke Marsden oversees the creative direction. The series’ score is composed by Frederik Wiedmann, and visual effects are produced by Sparke Effects.
The narrative premise places dinosaurs at the center of frontier life. Brontosaurs are used to haul entire towns across the plains, raptors are ridden into battle, and pterosaurs dominate the skies. The series follows pioneers, outlaws and adventurers navigating a dangerous land where every journey, town and war depends on these giant creatures. The campaign’s description compares the world to “House of the Dragon meets Tombstone,” emphasizing the blend of fantasy and Western tropes.
The Kickstarter campaign is currently at 60 % of its goal, with 10 days remaining. The campaign’s page reports that the series is available only through pre‑order, and that the campaign’s closure date is August 7. The series has been promoted through the official trailer on YouTube and through social‑media posts that have collectively reached over 20 million views. The campaign’s “Projects We Love” designation signals that Kickstarter’s review team has selected the project for a higher level of visibility on the platform.
As of the latest update, the series has not yet entered production. The campaign’s status indicates that it is still in the pre‑production phase, with casting and crew finalization underway. The project’s funding level suggests that a significant portion of the required budget has been secured, but the campaign remains open for additional backers.
In summary, Dinosaurs of the Wild West is an independent, creator‑led series that combines dinosaurs with Western storytelling. The project is funded through Kickstarter, features NFL star George Kittle in his first acting role, and includes actors Jesse Kove, Martin Kove and Rachael Pizzolatto. The campaign is part of Kickstarter’s “Projects We Love” selection, has reached 60 % of its goal, and will close on August 7. The series will be available only through pre‑orders, and the production team is led by Sparke Films and Let it Be Entertainment.
