Dusty Trails and Tall Tales Interviews Peter Sherayko

 In collaboration with Matthew Pizzolato of Dusty Trails and Tall Tales Podcast. Matthew Interviews Hollywood and movie artist and actor Peter Sherayko, who is best known for his role as Texas Jack in the movie Tombstone

Autographed Photo from the authors collection of Peter Sherayko as 

Texas Jack from to movie Tombstone

Gunfight on the Santa Fe Trail

I was honored to have met Peter a few years back at the "Gunfight on the Sante Fe Trail." He is an expert on the American west and provides support and consulting for historic movies, where he strives for historic accuracy.

G.C. Stevens

 Actor and historian Peter Sherayko joins Dusty Trails & Tall Tales for an in-depth conversation about authenticity in Western film and television.

Best known for his work on Tombstone and his behind-the-scenes contributions to Deadwood, Peter has spent decades studying, preserving, and helping filmmakers accurately portray the Old West on screen. His experience spans acting, historical consulting, and hands-on production work—giving him a rare, well-rounded perspective on what Hollywood gets right, what it gets wrong, and why the details matter.

In this episode, we talk about the challenges of making authentic Westerns, the importance of historical accuracy in props, wardrobe, weapons, and locations, and how Peter’s passion for the genre led him to create Caravan West Productions—a company dedicated to helping filmmakers, historians, and event organizers meet the demanding standards of the Western genre.

Whether you’re a fan of classic Westerns, modern interpretations, or the craftsmanship that goes into bringing the Old West to life, this conversation offers a thoughtful look behind the camera at one of America’s most demanding film genres.

250 years of American History

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