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Dec 19, 2023 · Lawmen: Bass Reeves concluded its first season on Paramount+, but will it get a Season 2? Here's what to know about a possible Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan's show.
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- What Islawmen: Bass Reeves About?
- Islawmen: Bass Reeves A Spinoff of 1883?
- Is Bass Reeves A Real person?
- Who Stars Inlawmen: Bass Reeves?
- Will There Be A Season 2 Oflawmen: Bass Reeves?
- Who Will Direct The Pilot Oflawmen: Bass Reeves?
- Is There A Trailer For Lawmen: Bass Reeves?
Created by Chad Feehan, Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a 6-episode limited series about Bass Reeves, the first black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Taylor Sheridan serves as an executive producer.
Technically, no. Bass Reeves did serve as a peace officer during the late 1800s. The previous title, 1883: The Bass Reeves Story may have been confusing to some. While the series is not a spinoff of 1883, the series will take place in the same era. Related: Taylor Sheridan Changes the Theme and Era of the Harrison Ford/Helen Mirren series, 1923
Yes! Bass Reeves was the first black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. During his career he recorded over 3,000 arrests and killed 14 people in self-defense. Born into slavery, Reeves became a free man in his late 20s after the 13th amendment abolishing slavery went into effect. He spent time in Indian territory and learned several Native...
David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo, the first cast member revealed for this limited series, will portray the legendary lawman, Bass Reeves. Oyelowo portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma. He has also appeared in Jack Reacher, Lincoln and The Help. On TV, he has had series regular roles on MI-5 (Spooks) and the BBC miniseries, Les Miserables.
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid joins the cast of Bass Reevesas U.S. Marshal Sherrill Lynn. In his Instagram post announcing his casting, Quaid said of the real Bass Reeves: "Reeves was known as the greatest frontier hero in American history and also believed to be the inspiration for 'The Lone Ranger.' He worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded." Quaid most recently voiced the chara...
Barry Pepper
Barry Pepper joins the cast as Esau Pierce. According to Variety, Pierce is said to be, "the leader of the 1st Cherokee Mounted Rifles and a battle tested warrior." Pepper's previous credits include Saving Private Ryan, 61, The Green Mile and True Grit.
It's unlikely.Lawmen: Bass Reeveswas envisioned as one season of an anthology series. Future "seasons" might follow the lives of other legendary lawmen. Related: Everything We Know About 'More Episodes' of the Yellowstone prequel series, 1883
Taylor Sheridan was so impressed with the script forBass Reeves that Oyelowo was able to easily convince him to get behind the camera on the series. “The reality is that [Sheridan] is one of the best directors on the planet,” Oyelowo said in an interview with Deadline. Sheridan directs the first two episodes. Related: YellowstoneAdds New Cast Membe...
Yes! An official trailer was dropped ahead of the show's November premiere. Check it out along with the previous teaser trailers and first look images below. Next: The Complete List of Every Taylor Sheridan Paramount Series
Nov 27, 2023 · David Oyelowo says it took years for him and Taylor Sheridan to get 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' made in Hollywood to finally tell the story of the Black hero.
Dec 11, 2023 · Starring David Oyelowo (Selma, Silo), the new period drama follows famous American lawman Bass Reeves as he rises out of enslavement to become the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshal west of the...
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Dec 19, 2023 · In the season finale of Lawmen: Bass Reeves, the audience witnessed a standoff between former Confederate soldier Esau Pierce (played by Barry Pepper) and the hero lawman Bass Reeves (Golden...
Nov 5, 2023 · Born in 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas, Reeves grew up enslaved in Northeast Texas to Colonel George R. Reeves, as the Oklahoma Historical Society reports. When he became an adult, Reeves...
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Jun 12, 2024 · Once “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” created by showrunner Chad Feehan, got the greenlight, Oyelowo prepared for the title role by upgrading his horsemanship skills and studying 19th century recordings...
