Peacock has scheduled the premiere of Jordan Peele's documentary 'High Horse: The Black Cowboy' for November 20, 2025, and unveiled its first trailer. The three-part series explores the untold history of Black cowboys, inspired by Peele's film 'Nope.' Produced by Monkeypaw Productions, it features interviews with notable figures including Peele, Pam Grier, and Rick Ross.
Release Details
The documentary, titled 'High Horse: The Black Cowboy,' will debut on Peacock on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This three-part pop culture and historical series aims to dismantle the whitewashed mythology of the cowboy while reclaiming the Wild West narrative. According to the official logline, it 'confronts and reclaims the Wild West while revealing the story of the Black cowboy — a history that has largely been untold.'
Directed by Jason Perez and with an original score by Raphael Saadiq, the project draws inspiration from Peele's 2022 sci-fi horror film 'Nope.' Peele, an Oscar winner known for directing 'Get Out' and 'Us,' serves as an executive producer alongside Win Rosenfeld, Keisha Senter, and Jamal Watson from his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Additional executive producers include Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Liz Yale Marsh, Kadine Anckle, Tom Casciato, Sacha Jenkins, and Keith McQuirter. The documentary is a collaboration between Monkeypaw Productions and Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Key Interviews and Themes
'High Horse: The Black Cowboy' includes original interviews with a diverse array of voices, such as Peele himself, rapper Bun B, singer Blanco Brown, actress Pam Grier, model Lori Harvey, artist INK, Tina Knowles, rapper Rick Ross, actor Glynn Turman, Lynae Vanee, and the group The Compton Cowboys. These conversations highlight the enduring legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in American history.
Peele expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “I’m grateful to Monkeypaw for amplifying the powerful voices and long-standing culture of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls through 'High Horse: The Black Cowboy,' on Peacock. Their history is inseparable from the story of our country — and this project aims to honor and celebrate their lasting legacy.” The trailer's release coincides with growing interest in underrepresented stories in Western lore, positioning the documentary as a timely cultural intervention.