David Oyelowo is an exceptional actor who doesn’t shy away from challenging roles, memorably becoming Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, among other impressive parts on television like Silo, The Girl Before, and more. His latest undertaking is Lawmen: Bass Reeves, the story of the one of the first and most famous Black U.S. marshals in history.
Awards Buzz spoke with Oyelowo about what he knew of Reeves and what he needed to understand to take on the character. Watch the video above to hear his passion for telling stories like this and his reflections on some of his other work.
David Oyelowo is eligible for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at this year’s Emmy Awards. Lawmen: Bass Reeves is available to stream on Paramount+.
