American crime drama television series, "Longmire" is returning this year with its brand new sixth season. It's reported to have its premiere later this year but fans are already thrilled and excited about how the episodes are going to turn out.

Apparently it was all about the hat for the prolific author. Longmire author Craig Johnson discusses what "sealed the deal" for him when Robert Taylor auditioned to play the titular character in the TV show.

The 'Longmire' star is proud of playing characters from different nationalities. Lou Diamond Phillips has played many nationalities in his career, including Cheyenne on Longmire, with great accuracy - so how does he do it? Netflix Has Renewed 'Longmire' For Season 5 & Fans Are Celebrating All Over Twitter Phillips plays Henry Standing Bear on Longmire, a member of the native Cheyenne tribe.

The Western drama getting cancelled by A&E might have been the best thing to happen for it. Lou Diamond Phillips prefers Longmire now that it's on Netflix instead of A&E.