Paramount+ has released the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipated original series LAWMEN: BASS REEVES. The series will exclusively premiere on Paramount+ with two episodes on Sunday, November 5, in the U.S. and all international markets.
LAWMEN: BASS REEVES is an anthology series that stars executive producer and Emmy Award nominee David Oyelowo, along with Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Emmy Award winner Barry Pepper, Honorary Oscar recipient Donald Sutherland, and Emmy Award nominee Dennis Quaid.
The series tells the untold story of Bass Reeves, the most legendary lawman in the Old West. It follows his journey from enslavement to becoming the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite apprehending over 3,000 outlaws, Reeves grappled with the moral and spiritual toll the badge took on his beloved family. LAWMEN: BASS REEVES is the first installment of an anthology series that will explore other iconic lawmen and outlaws who have made an impact on history.
The cast also includes Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund as guest stars, and recurring roles played by 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.
Created for television by executive producer and showrunner Chad Feehan, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES is also executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, David Oyelowo, David C. Glasser, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, Christina Alexandra Voros, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, and David Hutkin. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions, and Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon, and is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of Paramount+ international markets.
LAWMEN: BASS REEVES is the latest addition to Sheridan’s growing slate on Paramount+. This slate includes 1923, 1883, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING, SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS, and the upcoming series LAND MAN.
For more information about Paramount+ andLAWMEN: BASS REEVES, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus and @lawmenbassreeves on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and @bassreevesppluson X.
The key art released included set photos (see below).
And check out these super-cool daguerreotype old-time wild west photos that we think should become trading cards!
