Yellowstone Bass Reeves Spinoff Has A New Cast Member

As Yellowstone continues its success, spawning prequels and spinoffs, the Bass Reeves spinoff has a new cast member. King Richard star, Demi Singleton has joined the cast as Sally, the precocious daughter of the character Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) and Jennie (Lauren E. Banks). Read on to find out more about the additional cast member, as the series films in Texas.

Demi Singleton joins cast of Bass Reeves

The spinoff, Bass Reeves, is currently filming in Texas and, according to Variety, the cast has a major new star. Demi Singleton of King Richard fame has joined as a series regular. She plays the role of Sally, the precocious daughter of Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) and Jennie (Lauren E. Banks).

Besides, King Richard, Singleton is known for her work in The Lion King and School of Rock on Broadway, as well as the MGM+ series, Godfather of Harlem.

Synopsis of Bass Reeves

Based on a legendary, real man, Bass Reeves brings the legendary lawman of the Wild West to life. Reeves, played by Oyelowo, is renowned as the greatest frontier hero in American history. Moreover, he may have been the inspiration behind The Lone Ranger.

Meanwhile, Reeves worked during the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in Indian Territory. He went on to capture more than 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals of the time without ever being wounded.

In 2021, the series was announced as a standalone show until it was officially placed in the Yellowstone universe last summer. At the time, Oyelowo said, “The stories Jess and I want to tell are boundary-busting and full of folks the likes of whom we have seldom seen on screen,” adding:

The extraordinary story of Bass Reeves exemplifies just that. To collaborate with world-class talent like Taylor Sheridan to tell those stories to the widest audience possible, is our dream, and we believe that can and will be realized through the shared ambitions we have with ViacomCBS and its signature branded platforms, alongside our seasoned and brilliant producing partners at 101 Studios.

Chris McCarthy, President and CEO of MTV Entertainment Group said at that time, “David and Jessica are incredibly talented artists and we’re excited to develop our Bass Reeves project together with them and our phenomenal partner Taylor Sheridan,” adding:

As the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River, Reeves’ story is monumental, and this limited series will bring to light one of the greatest frontier heroes in our country’s history.

As yet, no premiere date is available for Yellowstone Bass Reeves, but it will be released on Paramount+