LAWMEN: BASS REEVES

television | premieres on Paramount+ November 5th | premieres on CBS November 12th

Based on the life of the legendary Bass Reeves, the first black deputy US marshal west of the Mississippi.

Directed by: Christina Voros, Damian Marcano

Produced by: David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan, David Permut, David Glasser

Studio: 101 Studios, Paramount+

Written by: Chad Feehan

Starring: David Oyelowo

THE RETURN OF THE ROCKETEER

film | in development

A retired Tuskegee Airmen takes up the mantle of The Rocketeer.

Produced by: David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, Brigham Taylor

Studio: Disney+

Written by: Ed Ricourt

GOVERNMENT CHEESE

television / in development

A man recently released from prison, struggles to keep his criminal past at bay and win back his family, all while processing moments of divine intervention that seem to happen with increasing frequency.

Produced by: Paul Hunter, David Oyelowo, Aeysha Carr, Charles D. King, Marta Fernandez, Jelani Johnson, Ahmadou Seck

Studio: Apple, MACRO

Written by: Paul Hunter, Aeysha Carr

Starring: David Oyelowo

ONYEKA AND THE ACADEMY OF THE SUN

film / in development

A teenager learns she has powers and travels to Nigeria to learn more about her origins, where she discovers a threat to her newfound magical community.

Produced by: Will Smith, David Oyelowo, Jon Mone, Jessica Oyelowo, Heather Washington

Studio: Netflix, Westbrook Studios

Written by: Ola Shokunbi, based on the book written by Tọlá Okogwu

SWEET THUNDER

film | in development

The life of legendary boxer, Sugar Ray Robinson. Based on the book by Will Haygood. 

Produced by: David Oyelowo, Danny Strong, Rachael Horovitz, Kevin Turen

Written by: Ed Ricourt, David Oyelowo

Starring: David Oyelowo

SOLITARY

film | post-production

A man released from solitary confinement goes into quarantine amidst a pandemic with his family.

Directed by: Nate Parker

Produced by: David Oyelowo, Aaron L. Gilbert, Nate Parker, Christina Lee Storm

Studio: Bron Studios

Written by: Nate Parker

Starring: David Oyelowo, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper