Taylor Sheridan's 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Cast: 19 Stars Confirmed, Including 1 Original 'Yellowstone' Star

David Oyelowo will star as the title character for the six-episode limited series.

In a recent interview, he said that the show will center on Bass’ early life as a slave, his time in the Indian Territories learning Native languages and tracking skills, and his career as a deputy marshal in the “incredibly lawless” Wild West.