The television series tells the story of a group of slaves who plan a 600-mile escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad. Singer and songwriter John Legend is one of the show’s executive producers.
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Legend took to social media to express to the fans of the series they will try to find a new home for the show.
WGN America has been bought and is going a different direction strategically. We will find a new home for #Underground! https://t.co/xY47THI1Yl
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 30, 2017
There is some speculation the streaming service Hulu has been considered as a possible new network for the show. Hulu already owns the streaming rights for “Underground.” BET and OWN have passed on picking up the show, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Fans of the show have taken to Twitter to express their thoughts and feelings after learning the news:
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