Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves dives into the story of the former slave who served as a scout and tracker for law enforcement before becoming a highly regarded U.S. Deputy Marshal. The streaming service just released a teaser trailer for the standalone anthology series starring David Oyelowo in the titular role, and confirmed the series will premiere on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
In addition to Emmy nominee David Oyelowo, the cast includes Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves, Demi Singleton as Sally Reeves, Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow, Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce, Dennis Quaid as Sherrill Lynn, and Donald Sutherland as Judge Parker. Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund guest star, with Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Grantham Coleman, Tosin Morohunfola, Dale Dickey, Rob Morgan, Ryan O’Nan, Margot Bingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley and Bill Dawes on board in recurring roles.
Showrunner Chad Feehan created the series and serves as an executive producer. Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown) , David Oyelowo, David C. Glasser, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, Christina Alexandra Voros, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari and David Hutkin also executive produce. MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions, and Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon produced season one of the Lawmen anthology.
Future seasons of Lawmen will follow other important law enforcement figures throughout history.
Paramount+ released this description of the Bass Reeves season:
“Revealing the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West, Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family.”
