Lawmen: Bass Reeves is an American Western series that premiered late last year. However, it has already received a very positive critical reception, earning an impressive 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and becoming the most watched show worldwide on Paramount+.
The show is clearly destined for a series renewal. However, to the surprise of fans, the show's creators have stated that the second season is likely to be very different from the first.
What is Lawmen: Bass Reeves about?
The Western-themed show follows the story of real-life Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, the first African-American to hold the position in the Upper Midwest Territory. Also based on The Bass Reeves book trilogy by Sidney Thompson, the plot of each episode follows Reeves (played by David Oyelowo) as he goes from being held as a slave to becoming one of the most famous lawmen in history.
The series also features...
The show is clearly destined for a series renewal. However, to the surprise of fans, the show's creators have stated that the second season is likely to be very different from the first.
What is Lawmen: Bass Reeves about?
The Western-themed show follows the story of real-life Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, the first African-American to hold the position in the Upper Midwest Territory. Also based on The Bass Reeves book trilogy by Sidney Thompson, the plot of each episode follows Reeves (played by David Oyelowo) as he goes from being held as a slave to becoming one of the most famous lawmen in history.
The series also features...
- 4/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Dan Bentley)
- STartefacts.com
Bass Reeves (played by David Oyelowo) describes himself as a bit of a lawman and an outlaw in the official trailer for Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves. The minute-and-a-half trailer highlights Reeves’ dedication to keeping the peace and protecting the innocent. The trailer ends with Reeves warning outlaws that their wicked days are over.
Joining Emmy nominee David Oyelowo in the first season of the anthology series are 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.
Chad Feehan created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Taylor Sheridan,...
Joining Emmy nominee David Oyelowo in the first season of the anthology series are 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.
Chad Feehan created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Taylor Sheridan,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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.
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.
- 9/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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