Hey there! The Underground Railroad is an upcoming American historical drama streaming television limited series directed by Barry Jenkins based on the novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead. The series is set to premiere on Prime Video.
What is the show about? When is it releasing? Is it worth watching? Well, you got to keep on reading more to find out! So, let us start! Here are the answers to your questions.
In an alternate timeline, the Underground Railroad, in reality a network of abolitionists, hidden routes, and safe houses that helped enslaved African-Americans escape to freedom in the early to mid-1800s, is an actual railroad complete with engineers, conductors, tracks, and tunnels. Cora, an enslaved Black person in Georgia, joins newcomer Caesar in an effort to ride the subterranean train to freedom.
The Underground Railroad Season 1: Official Release Date
The wait is over. Here is a good news for all of you. Season 1 will premiere on 14 May 2021 only on Amazon. Save the Date!
The Underground Railroad Season 1: Cast and Characters
In the show, we will be seeing Thuso Mbedu as Cora Randall, Chase W. Dillon as Homer, and Aaron Pierre as Caesar. Also, we have Joel Edgerton as Ridgeway, Justice Leak as James Randall, and Damon Herriman as Martin. We will also be having William Jackson Harper as Royal, Amber Gray as Gloria Valentine, and Jim Klock as Tom Hardman. Also, we will be seeing Lily Rabe as Ethel Wells, Lucius Baston as Prideful, and Fred Hechinger as Young Ridgeway. Also, we have Owen Harn as Chandler, Bri Collins as Olivia, and Ryan James as Red. We will also be having Will Poulter as Sam, Peter Mullan as Ridgeway Senior, and Sheila Atim as Mabel. Also, we will be seeing Peter De Jersey as John Valentine, Chukwudi Iwuji as Mingo, and Irone Singleton as Mack. Also, we have Mychal-Bella Bowman as Grace, Marcus “MJ” Gladney Jr. as Ellis, Benjamin Walker, and many othes on the show!