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The introduction of Harriet Tubman is going to be very exciting, she's a real life superhero so for us to be able to feature her this season is groundbreaking for a television series.

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Aldis Hodge
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: September 20
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I want to give people jobs and put them on great shows. I want to create careers for people.
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