Bass Reeves has beenpopping uppretty regularly in popular culture over the last few years.
The greatDelroy Lindostepped into his cowboy boots in 2021’sunder-appreciatedThe Harder They Fall.
Reeves appeared briefly in HBO’s 2019 limited seriesWatchmenas the inspiration behindLouis Gossett Jr.’s Will Reeves, a.k.a.
David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
He was portrayed byColman Domingoin a 2016 episode ofTimelessand byJaleel Whitein a 2015 episode ofDrunk History.
But way before that, Reeves was a possible inspiration behind The Lone Ranger.
Chad Feehan serves as creator and showrunner with Sheridan as an executive producer.
Lauren E. Banks and David Oyelowo as Jennie and Bass Reeves.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Reeves was born into slavery in Arkansas in July 1838.
And that’s really what I hope people are left with at the end of the show."
Lawmen: Bass Reevespremieres Nov. 5 on Paramount+.
David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Dennis Quaid as U.S. Deputy Marshal Sherrill Lynn.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Dennis Quaid as Sherrill Lynn.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Demi Singleton as Sally Reeves.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Shea Whigham as George Reeves.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow.Sarah Coulter/Paramount+
