Godfather of Harlem

*Godfather of Harlem*
Godfather of Harlem
Genre	Crime drama
Created by	Chris Brancato; Paul Eckstein;
Written by	Chris Brancato; Paul Eckstein; Moise Verneaux; Michael Panes;
Starring	Forest Whitaker; Nigél Thatch; Ilfenesh Hadera; Lucy Fry; Kelvin Harrison Jr.; Rafi Gavron; Antoinette Crowe-Legacy; Giancarlo Esposito; Vincent D'Onofrio; Erik LaRay Harvey; Demi Singleton; Jason Alan Carvell;
Theme music composer	Mark Isham
Opening theme	"Just In Case" ; by Swizz Beatz
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	30
Production
Executive producers	Chris Brancato; Paul Eckstein; Forest Whitaker; James Acheson; John Ridley; Markuann Smith; Nina Yang Bongiovi;
Production location	New York City
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	47–60 min
Production companies	Chris Brancato Inc.; Significant Productions; ABC Signature;
Original release
Network	Epix (seasons 1–2); MGM+ (season 3–);
Release	September 29, 2019 –; present
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Godfather of Harlem is an American crime drama television series that premiered on September 29, 2019, on Epix.^[1] The series is written by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, and stars Forest Whitaker as 1960s New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson. Whitaker is also executive producer alongside Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, John Ridley and Markuann Smith. Chris Brancato acts as showrunner. On February 12, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season; which premiered on April 18, 2021. On January 13, 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on January 15, 2023, on the rebranded MGM+. On November 29, 2023, the series was renewed for a fourth season.^[2]

A docu-series based on the series titled By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem and directed by Keith McQuirter premiered on November 8, 2020.^[3]^[4]

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^ "Video: New Trailer for the EPIX Original Series "Godfather of Harlem" Released" (Press release). Epix. June 14, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
^ Campione, Katie (2023-11-29). "'Godfather Of Harlem' Renewed For Season 4 At MGM+". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
^ Petski, Denise (July 20, 2020). "'Godfather Of Harlem'-Inspired Docuseries From Forest Whitaker Set At Epix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
^ "EPIX(R) Sets Premiere Date for Docuseries "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem"" (Press release). Epix. October 8, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.

[2] "Video: New Trailer for the EPIX Original Series "Godfather of Harlem" Released" (Press release). Epix. June 14, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.

[3] Campione, Katie (2023-11-29). "'Godfather Of Harlem' Renewed For Season 4 At MGM+". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-11-29.

[4] Petski, Denise (July 20, 2020). "'Godfather Of Harlem'-Inspired Docuseries From Forest Whitaker Set At Epix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.

[5] "EPIX(R) Sets Premiere Date for Docuseries "By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem"" (Press release). Epix. October 8, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.

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