Watch surprising trailer for new slavery show, ‘Underground’

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“Underground” is a drama set in 1857 that follows slaves in Georgia traveling through the Underground Railroad for freedom. Jurnee Smollett-Bell plays house slave Rosalee, and her brother of “Empire” fame, Jussie Smollett makes an appearance as Joley. The series premieres on WGN America in 2016. Will you be watching?