Legend fights for ‘Underground’
John Legend is making a case for the recently canceled television drama “Underground” to be picked up by other content providers.
The Oscar-winning musician, who is an executive producer and played abolitionist Frederick Douglass on the Underground Railroad-centered show, rallied fans in an effort to give it a second life when cable broadcaster WGN America announced Tuesday it would be canceling the series after two seasons.
Legend fired off a series of tweets Tuesday to promote the show.
“WGN America has been bought and is going a different direction strategically. We will find a new home for Underground!” he tweeted, adding, “Content wins. We’re not reliant on a particular network to make great content. We’re so proud of our show and the audience that supported!”