Executive Producer, John Legend Premieres WGN America’s “Underground”

WGN America hosted the world premiere of its highly anticipated escape thriller, “Underground” at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The red carpet event included a screening at The Theatre, which was followed by an after-party with the cast, crew and VIP attendees on the hotel’s upstairs rooftop lounge. Celebs in attendance included Angela Bassett, Vanesa Bell Calloway, Tommy Davidson, Mehcad Brooks, Omar Miller, Craig Robinson, Jesse Williams and Salli Richardson-Whitfield.

The provocative and compelling series focuses on a group of courageous men and women who band together for the fight of their lives – for their families, their future and their freedom. The series stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Aldis Hodge with an all-star production team including Academy Award-winner/Executive Producer John Legend; Executive Producer/Director Anthony Hemingway; Executive Producer/Creator Misha Green; and Composer Raphael Saadiq. “Underground” premieres on Wednesday, March 9 at 10pm ET/PT on WGN America.