TV Discussion: David Oyelowo to Star in Bass Reeves Series w/ Dennis Quaid on Paramount+

[playahaitian]

David Oyelowo Signs ViacomCBS Overall Deal, to Star in Bass Reeves Series

David and Jessica Oyelowo have signed an overall deal with ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment under their Yoruba Saxon production banner

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Black Star Power: The REAL JUSTIFIED: 1st Black US Marshall Bass Reeves

The REAL JUSTIFIED: 1st Black US Marshall Bass Reeves Bass Reeves Bass Reeves (July, 1838 - 12 January 1910) was one of the first African Americans (possibly the first) to receive a commission as a Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Reeves was born a slave in 1838 in...

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[playahaitian]

Dennis Quaid Joins David Oyelowo in ‘Bass Reeves’ Series at Paramount+ With Taylor Sheridan Producing

Dennis Quaid has signed on to star opposite David Oyelowo in the upcoming Paramount+ series "Bass Reeves," Variety has learned.

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[playahaitian]

David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Bass Reeves’ Series at Paramount+ Adds Forrest Goodluck & Lauren E. Banks (EXCLUSIVE)

The "Bass Reeves" series from Taylor Sheridan starring David Oyleowo has added two new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively.

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[playahaitian]

David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Bass Reeves’ Series at Paramount+ Casts Barry Pepper (EXCLUSIVE)

The David Oyelowo-led “Bass Reeves” series at Paramount+ from Taylor Sheridan has cast Barry Pepper in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Along with Oyelowo, Pepper joins a cast that also includes Dennis Quaid, Forrest Goodluck, and Lauren E. Banks. The series is based on...

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[145evil]

I'm going to have to check this out.

 

[World B Free]

David Oyelowo is playing all the African-Americans in the history of African-Americans. Those Brits are grabbin' all of the roles.

 

[RUDY RAYYY MO]

Nigga ain't Black American

 

[Duece]

Ugh

 

[Amajorfucup]

Stop approving these niggas visa's!

 

[tanks1]

Damn....can Americans get a crumb......props to his success

 

[Texas Catdaddy]

I'm all about that black man's story .....

 

[blackbull1970]

David Oyelowo Takes on the Wild West in the First Images for 'Yellowstone' Spin-Off 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves'

Dennis Quaid, Barry Pepper, Lauren E. Banks, and Garrett Hedlund will also star in the prequel

BY BRITTA DEVORE
August 8, 2023

David Oyelowo Takes on the Wild West in the First 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Images

Dennis Quaid, Barry Pepper, Lauren E. Banks, and Garrett Hedlund will also star in the prequel series.

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[durham]

I am glad the movie was made, but they chose the wrong actor. Oyelowo is just not that great of an actor

 

[playahaitian]

'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Isn't a 'Yellowstone' Spin-off, Thank Goodness

Bass Reeves' story doesn't need to be muddled by more Dutton family drama.

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[playahaitian]

They BETTER not mess this up

 

[playahaitian]

I am glad the movie was made, but they chose the wrong actor. Oyelowo is just not that great of an actor

Ok full disclosure

I am NOT saying he is a bad actor

I'm saying he is NOT who I envisioned fir this role.

And it is INCREDIBLY surprising because one Sheridan favor actors who he uses frequently is a PERFECT casting...

LaMonica Garrett | Actor, Producer

Known for: 1883, The Terminal List, Designated Survivor

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[blackbull1970]

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Sets Premiere Date at Paramount+, Western Series From David Oyelowo & Taylor Sheridan Drops First Trailer

By Joe Otterson
September 7, 2023

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Sets Premiere Date at Paramount+, Western Series From David Oyelowo & Taylor Sheridan Drops First Trailer

Paramount+ has set the premiere date for the epic Western series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.” The series, which stars David Oyelowo as Reeves and boasts Taylor Sheridan among its executive pr…

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Paramount+ has set the premiere date for the epic Western series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.”

The series, which stars David Oyelowo as Reeves and boasts Taylor Sheridan among its executive producers, will debut with its first two episodes on Nov. 5 in all Paramount+ markets. The show has also revealed its first trailer, which can be seen below.

The officiall description of the series states that it “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.”

The cast of the series also includes Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Shea Whigham, Garrett Hedlund, 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.

It was announced in April that the show had shifted to an anthology format, meaning that any potential future seasons will follow other iconic lawmen besides Reeves.

Chad Feehan is the creator, executive producer, and showrunner. David and Jessica Oyelowo executive produce under their Yoruba Saxon banner. Taylor Sheridan executive produces via Bosque Ranch Producitons. David C. Glasser, David Permut, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari and David Hutkin also executive produce. Christina Alexandra Voros will executive produce and direct five episodes. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Bosque Ranch Productions, and Yoruba Saxon.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Official Teaser Trailer
Debuts November 5, 2023

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[playahaitian]

David Oyelowo on playing an American hero in 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves'

See David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, and the stars of 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' in all their old-timey glory in our exclusive preview of the new Taylor Sheridan western.

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[playahaitian]

Justice is served in 'Bass Reeves' trailer starring David Oyelowo

Justice is served in the official trailer for 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves,' starring David Oyelowo as the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi.

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[850credit]

I don't know about this guy but I'll maybe give it a shot.

 

[blackbull1970]

Definitely looking forward to it.

Gonna let the episodes stack up, I’ll be home for vacation the week of Thanksgiving.

Will binge those first episodes then!

 

[Flawless]

These immigrants taking our jobs

 

[yaBoi]

Justice is served in 'Bass Reeves' trailer starring David Oyelowo

Justice is served in the official trailer for 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves,' starring David Oyelowo as the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi.

ew.com

yes!

 

[yaBoi]

These immigrants taking our jobs

dude can act

 

[blackbull1970]

Lawman: Bass Reeves
Entertainment Weekly

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[0utsyder]

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Friendly reminder - starts tomorrow -

Lawmen: Bass Reeves - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[blackbull1970]

Gonna have to stay out of the thread until I get home in 2 weeks and watch!

 

[BlackRob]

So there really was a Bass Reeves.
I see the trailer, even this thread and figure.
Not a bad story, i'll check it out
But, you can't be a Black man doing all this in the 1870s

Well i didn't know.
I mean I knew there were Black cowboys.
But, an officer of the law back then...

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Going to check it out this evening. Also plan on watching the latest episode of Billy the Kid.

 

[Tdot_firestarta]

Been looking forward to this!!

 

[Mixd]

So there really was a Bass Reeves.
I see the trailer, even this thread and figure.
Not a bad story, i'll check it out
But, you can't a Black man doing all this in the 1870s
Turns out..

Well i didn't know.
I mean I know there were Black cowboys.
But, an officer of the law back then...

From what I read, he is the real story behind the Lone Ranger stories in history. They white washed it and made it seem like a white man did all that.

Aside from that, watched the two episodes tonight. So far it's cool.

And as far as a black man during the times, I guess the writer did this in the continuation of 1883.
I read this was to be the first story from the spinoffs of Yellowstone but networks didn't want it. So they dropped 1883 first. Then was gonna make this the second season and decided to just make it a separate series.

Also saw maybe a month ago, another Bass Reeves, but was a movie with Isiah Washington playing the lead. Was low budget but done pretty good. I think he produced it.

 

[playahaitian]

From what I read, he is the real story behind the Lone Ranger stories in history. They white washed it and made it seem like a white man did all that.

Aside from that, watched the two episodes tonight. So far it's cool.

And as far as a black man during the times, I guess the writer did this in the continuation of 1883.
I read this was to be the first story from the spinoffs of Yellowstone but networks didn't want it. So they dropped 1883 first. Then was gonna make this the second season and decided to just make it a separate series.

Also saw maybe a month ago, another Bass Reeves, but was a movie with Isiah Washington playing the lead. Was low budget but done pretty good. I think he produced it.

^^^^

Yup