But, as it happened, the perfect person for the job was the very first actor they met.
It turns out that the first guy who comes along is this guy Malachi Kirby, Wolper explained.
And we go, This guy is fantastic but we cant possibly stop the search!
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As far as playing such an important role, Kirby tried to to do as little acting as possible.
The way we shot it, I didnt have to imagine so much, Kirby said.
They chained us up and we were screaming and wailing.
History will airRootsover four consecutive nights at 9 p.m.
ET beginning May 30.
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