In the midst of all of this Yellowstone news, drama, and uncertainty comes an exciting update: We've got the first video teaser for Lawmen: Bass Reeves! Plus, a surplus of Paramount-official photos were released, giving us a first look of what's to come. Previously named 1883: The Bass Reeves Story, the new series will be a prequel to the Yellowstone storyline, and a spinoff on 1883.
There's a bunch to discuss about Lawmen: Bass Reeves, especially now that we know more or less what we're working with in terms of content, casting, and premiere date. We're more than excited to finally jump into the endless Yellowstone timeline once more (thank you, Taylor Sheridan, for never sleeping! 😂). So, read on for everything we know about the new series!
What will Lawmen: Bass Reeves be about?
The show will center around Bass Reeves, a real-life legendary lawman of the Wild West. The cowboy was the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi and is known for making over 3,000 arrests without ever being injured. Reeves is also believed to be the inspiration behind the Lone Ranger. (How cool is that?!)
Is there a trailer?
Paramount+ just released the first ever teaser-video for Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and it's just as riveting and enticing as you could have expected. Now, it's only 20 seconds long, but it was still long enough to pack in all sorts of action, battle scenes, and David Oyelowo completely transformed as his character.
Who's in the cast?
British actor David Oyelowo was the first confirmed actor in the series. He will be playing Bass Reeves. He's known for his roles in the acclaimed movies Selma and The Butler.
According to Variety, Hollywood star Dennis Quaid will take on the role of Deputy U.S. Marshall, Sherrill Lynn. While Quaid has previously starred in a few television shows, we're used to seeing him in blockbuster movies since the 1970's, such as The Big Easy, The Parent Trap, and The Day After Tomorrow.
Lauren E. Banks will play Jennie Reeves and Demi Singleton will play Sally Reeves.
Barry Pepper will play Esau Pierce.
Plus, the cast will also include Forrest Goodluck, Donald Sutherland, 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.
Where did filming take place?
According to The Dallas Morning News, many scenes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves took place in North Texas, specifically Fort Worth, Glen Rose, Weatherford, Stephenville and Strawn.
Also, an Instagram post made by Yellowstone star Denim Richards shows numerous actors (including Oyelowo) at Bosque Ranch in Bosque County, Texas. The location was used for certain scenes in Yellowstone and 1883, so it seems likely that it will also be featured in Lawmen: Bass Reeves. (Side note: We are not okay after this photo.)
Is there a release date?
Get ready, because Lawmen: Bass Reeves premieres in fall 2023 on Paramount+!
With all of this news, we are feeling lots of things. But to sum it up: We. Are. Ready. 🙌
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