“Roots” is being remade as an event series to air on A+E Networks’ History, A&E and Lifetime, with original “Roots” star LeVar Burton serving as co-executive producer. Will Packer (“Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man”) executive produces alongside Mark Wolper. “Roots” is slated to air in 2016 across all three networks. See the press release below: Roots Event Series To Air on All Three Flagship Brands Will Packer and Mark Wolper Set as Executive Producers and Original Cast Member LeVar Burton Boards as Co-Executive Producer New York, NY – April 30, 2015 – History, A&E and Lifetime greenlight the scripted event series Roots for a.
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‘Roots’ Event Series Remake to Air on History, A&E, Lifetime
- 30 April 2015
- The Wrap