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Immerse yourself in the gritty narrative of Lawmen: Bass Reeves, a series spotlighting the harrowing adventures of the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. This historical drama pulls back the veil of time, introducing a valiant cast that embodies the spirit of the Wild West. As you venture through the cast list, discover the heights, ages, and previous screen exploits of the actors who resurrect these real-life legends. David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves

The reign of Westerns continues on Paramount+ with the series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. From Chad Feehan, Taylor Sheridan, and David Oyelowo, the much-anticipated series premiered on November 5 after years in the making. Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the incredible real-life story of Bass Reeves, the first black U.S. Deputy Marshal to serve West of the Mississippi River. After escaping slavery, Reeves served for over 30 years as a federal peace officer in Indian Territory, arresting

Taylor Sheridan has become a well-known name in Hollywood. His newest creation to hit screens is Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the real-life story of the legendary lawman Bass Reeves. As the first black U.S. Deputy Marshall West of the Mississippi River, Reeves arrested over 3,000 criminals while never getting hurt during his iconic career. Originally set to be a spin-off series of 1883, Lawmen: Bass Reeves is now its own stand-alone story.

For British actor David Oyelowo, bringing the story of legendary lawman Bass Reeves to the spotlight has been a journey years in the making. Now, Oyelowo is set to play the titular role in the upcoming series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. While Bass Reeves has popped up in mainstream media over the years, his story has yet to be told on center stage until now. Thanks to David Oyelowo, David Permut, and Taylor Sheridan, Reeves’ story