Netflix’s Bass X Machina is set to turn up the temperature with intense action and punk rock. The new animated steampunk Western television series follows the character Bass Reeves, inspired by the real Bass Reeves, who is the first Black U.S. Marshal. The spotlight will be on his journey as he works as a bounty hunter while trying to protect his family and friends.

While the story is certainly special, there is also a massive effort behind the scenes to create the perfect steampunk animated series. The same can be said for the voice cast for the show. So, here is a closer look at the actors and singers who will lend their voices to the characters.

The voice cast of Bass X Machina

Brian Tyree Henry as Bass Reeves: Brian Tyree Henry appeared in the series Atlanta. He is also the executive producer of the show, Bass X Machina.

Tati Gabrielle as Dana Starr: Tati Gabrielle is well known for The 100 and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina 

Janelle Monae as Glory Reeves: She is known for her role in the TV series Homecoming.

Cree Summer as Ahni: She is a singer and actress. She is known for lending her voice to characters in Inspector Gadget and Tiny Toon Adventures 

Chaske Spencer as Lighthorse: He is well known for role in Shouting Secrets

Currie Graham as Rivenbark: He appeared in Rancid and Assault on Precinct 13. 

Starletta DuPois (The Mighty Gents) as Etta

Previously, the streaming giant garnered plenty of hype by sharing a few glimpses of the animated series. In one of the clips revealed at Anime NYC, Bass Reeves is seen carrying out his mission, chasing a train on horseback. The clip gave a brief glimpse into Reeves’s journey, while Janelle Monáe’s ‘Sand’ played in the background.

Monáe’s role is also quite special in the show.

Brian Tyree Henry spoke about Janelle Monáe in Bass X Machina

Janelle Monáe lends her voice to Glory Reeves. And she also contributed to the opening tune, ‘Sand’ for the series. As reported by What’s on Netflix, Brian Tyree Henry has also opened up about how he had always wanted to work with Monáe, and that led to their collaboration in Bass X Machina.

“And we’ve been trying to figure out a way to work together, and her wonderful team at Wonderland—Roman GianArthur and Nate Wonder—I don’t think you understand. We are all fans of animation and anime,” Henry said.

He further spoke about going all out for the punk-rock Western series and working as both an executive producer and a voice actor. The series is all set to be released on November 3, 2026. And all the episodes expected to drop at once for fans to binge-watch.

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