First look: new scripted Underground Railroad drama

WGN America just released a chilling first-look teaser at 'Underground,' the upcoming original scripted series scheduled to debut early next year...

WGN America just released a chilling first-look teaser for Underground, the upcoming original scripted series scheduled to debut early next year.

The drama takes center stage as plantation slaves band together in the fight of their lives for their families, their future … and most importantly, their freedom.

Hailing from Sony Pictures Television and Tribune Studios, Underground was filmed in Baton Rouge, LA.
John Legend and his production company are in charge of the score and soundtrack for Underground.

Legend most recently won an Oscar alongside rapper Common for Best Original Song, “Glory,” from Selma.

Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jussee Smollett, Christopher Meloni, Aldis Hodge, Adina Porter, Alano Miller and Mykelti Williamson round out the cast for the series.

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