AdvertisementWhitehead reimagines the Underground Railroad as a boxcar powered by a steam locomotive transporting slaves to free states though subterranean tunnels. But while Jenkins is obviously proud about his achievement, he also realizes “The Underground Railroad” represents the biggest risk of his career. The first episode of “The Underground Railroad” is likely to add more fuel to the debate. “It was just them, trusting us, trusting Barry, trusting themselves, trusting me, trusting each other. Then I’ll come back and face the tidal wave.” He added with a smile that working on “The Underground Railroad” “probably took 6½ months off my life.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2021 12:03 UTC