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Laurence Fisburne set to star in "Roots" remake

US actor Laurence Fishburne

American actor and director Laurence Fishburne is set to star in the upcoming TV remake "Roots".

The star will take on the role of Alex Hayley in the new production for A+E Networks, Deadline reports.

The remake is based on the novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family", written by Hayley. It is the story of one family's struggle to survive against the backdrop of American slavery.

Award-winning actor Fishburne is currently starring in "Black-ish" on ABC.

The show is set to air on A+E, History and Lifetime channels in 2016.