Morgan Freeman, alongside actor Ben Vereen, recently discussed the significance of their latest project, 'The Gray House.' The duo candidly spoke about the importance of telling and sharing untold stories, particularly those of Black people throughout history, and ensuring these narratives reach mainstream media and a global audience.
Morgan Freeman on the Importance of Telling Untold Stories
Morgan Freeman sat down for an interview with PEOPLE to promote 'The Gray House,' a series inspired by the true story of Elizabeth Van Lew. Since its release in February, the series has garnered significant attention. Freeman highlighted that "The American history of Blacks and women. Those stories are almost completely disregarded, and the mantra is, 'If you want the story told, you have to tell it.' Nobody else is going to do that, so that puts us on the spot." He emphasized that one of his goals is to ensure untold stories of Black people are shared with the world.
Ben Vereen, who joined Freeman in the interview, added, "It's about our ancestors, and our ancestors will not be erased [and] will not be put aside. It's important to me that these stories are told."
What Is 'The Gray House' About?
'The Gray House' is an eight-part historical spy thriller based on true events set during the American Civil War. The series focuses on a women-led team of spies headed by Elizabeth Van Lew, operating under harsh wartime conditions. The story revolves around three women—played by Daisy Head, Mary-Louise Parker, and Amethyst Davis—who played pivotal roles in turning the war in the country's favor.
Vereen, who stars as a railroad conductor, shared his approach to the role: "When I was approached with this one, I had to really sit back and think about how I would approach him because he's not Chicken George. He's a conductor in the Underground Railroad, and I think that's an important story that has to be told."
The series is currently streaming on Prime Video, with all eight episodes available on the OTT platform.
More About Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman is a veteran actor with decades of experience and global prominence. He joined 'The Gray House' as one of the producers, alongside Kevin Costner.
