David Oyelowo is ready to bring Bass Reeves’ story to the masses. In a video exclusive to ET, the 47-year-old actor shares why the story of the Old West’s legendary lawman, who was once a slave and eventually became the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi, isn’t widely known — and how he wants to … Read more
The Big Picture David Oyelowo takes on the role of Bass Reeves, the first black deputy marshal, in the new Western series Lawmen, where he balances being an outlaw and a lawman. The trailer highlights Reeves’ journey from slavery to becoming a respected lawman, as he confronts violent criminals and faces racial injustices along the … Read more
The Huge Image The upcoming present Lawmen: Bass Reeves tells the true story of a unprecedented man’s life that won’t require any cinematic gildings. Bass Reeves, born into slavery and escaping throughout the Civil Warfare, discovered precious expertise in Indian Territory that made him a legendary determine. Reeves turned a Deputy U.S. Marshal, making over … Read more