Morgan Freeman Wants To Play Legendary Lawman Bass Reeves

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• Armando Stavole | June 7, 2013 9:46 PMReply

  Weak up and move, or by the great Morgan Freeman or by the other great Denzel Washington( before they get too old), but they have to make this movie in a nice and realistic way. His life history is already a legend of a brave, ethical and straight forward man, doesn't need Tarantino's stretching or "Die hard" action. He is an other great and good example of those ones of the black community. So join forces and do, no more chats!

• JAH | December 17, 2012 4:17 AMReply

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tctDbuOrQLk

• James A. House | December 17, 2012 4:16 AMReply

  Bass Reeves Movie
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tctDbuOrQLk

• Suzanne | April 18, 2012 11:53 AMReply

  Wow, I just learned about Reeves via a podcast ("Stuff You Missed in History Class: 'Who Was the Real Lone Ranger?'"). Five minutes in I was asking myself "Why isn't there a movie about this??!?" I find that there is, but not what I had in mind. This is an amazing story that deserves to be B - I - G. Big stars, big budget, big studio, and big promotion. No big effects, just great acting and drama. I hope Reeves gets the treatment he deserves. I will be first in line to see it!

• Jug | February 22, 2012 6:57 PMReply

  I love Morgan, but he's wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong for this. Bass was 37 when he became a Federal Marshall. 37! And his career lasted 30 years & he brought 3000 felons to justice, even his own brother. The dude was young & no damn joke! Maybe Morgan circa STREET TIME, but now?!

• B | May 9, 2012 7:38 PM

  I don't think Morgan will play all of the move as Reeves if it ever goes to production. You know the time line thing they do when the person being portrayed was young then they fast forward to a older him. This makes sense since most of what the Honorable Reeves did was in his later years in his career. I hope this goes to production soon and more actors such as Will, Denzel, Morris, Spike, etc. get on board of this and get some of this.

• Jug | February 22, 2012 7:57 PM

  But upon further analysis, I think hes just trying to get it made. THAT Im all for, as Im reading a novel about Bass now & hes on my radar. But Morgans trying to be the guy, then my previous statement stands LOL

• Jug | February 22, 2012 7:35 PM

  Its sad to see a situation where movies won't get cast with a lick of sense and also wont be made to boost a young actors career. Denzel & Morgan should say thanks that CRY FREEDOM and LEAN ON ME didnt go to Sidney.

• Jug | February 22, 2012 7:33 PM

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• Kathy Calhoun | February 22, 2012 6:22 PMReply

  I think Morgan Fairchild does do a movie on Reed l think it would be fantastic.

• Miles Ellison | December 29, 2011 8:38 PMReply

  Who would watch this?

• etomi | December 27, 2011 7:15 PMReply

  If Morgan Freeman is truly interested in honoring this hero - he has the where-with-all to fund this project himself. According to the web, he has a net worth of $90 million. Let me say this again: NINETY MILLION DOLLARS. Nuff said.

• Donella | January 4, 2012 3:42 PM

  I've given this some thought. I agree that Morgan Freeman has the wherewithall to produce this project. Whether he plans to remain a producer or to produce and portray the lead... either way, he more than anyone else is capable. Perhaps the Bass Reeves Legacy Project, Sharon Ray, and Morgan Freeman could form a stronger coalition together than apart and thus create a more attractive package for investors. Any number of qualified actors (and crew) in the industry would line up to participate. Freeman carries enormous weight in Hollywood due to longevity, talent, and professionalism. He is universally admired in the industry. For example, several years ago, two enormous mainstream projects filmed in Chicago concurrently. Freeman was a supporting actor in both projects. Because Freeman's participation was so important to both projects, the directors created their shooting schedule around Freeman (not the lead actors). Freeman has the wherewithall to produce this project. I truly hope he is successful.

• Micah | December 28, 2011 5:02 AM

  If Morgan Freeman is worth that, he could possibly put up a few 4-10 mil of his own to get it started but he'd still need some other sold investors. I can't think of any Hollywood-budget level western film being made for less then about $40 million. This story is epic enough to justify that treatment. After that you have to factor in P&A and how you will convince distributors and theater owners that people will pay to see a black western. Maybe if gets Will or Denzel attached they'll go for it. I'm not saying it's impossible but in this day in age it's still a large task. Otherwise we'll have to suffice with another low budget film. It's very difficult to make a quality PERIOD PIECE that may have a lot of solid action in it for a low amount. Authenticity doesn't come cheap. I sure he's counting the cost and trying to work the angles to make it happen.

• Donella | December 27, 2011 4:42 PMReply

  Now we'll see how the West really was one! I hope Morgan Freeman is successful because it will open more doors for similar stories based on historical fact. Maybe a motion picture on Frederick Douglass won't be too far behind.