The new Western series "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" is based on a real-life historical figure.
Bass Reeves was the first Black US Marshal west of the Mississippi River. In the Paramount+ show, he's portrayed by David Oyelowo. Dennis Quaid, Lauren E. Banks, and Demi Singleton also star, and the show is executive-produced by Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the "Yellowstone" universe.
Here's the cast of "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" and a description of who they're playing.