Laurence Fishburne To Star In A+E Networks’ ‘Roots’ Reboot
Several weeks after announcing plans to reboot iconic miniseries Roots, A+E Networks has found the first actor for the new take on the property, which will air simultaneous on A&E, History and Lifetime in 2016. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Hannibal star Laurence Fishburne has boarded the event series as a regular and will play Alex Haley, the author of the novel that the 1970s miniseries and this new reboot is based on. 
A+E Studios has inked a three-year first look development deal with 'Bates Motel' showrunner Carlton Cuse.