The Godfather of Harlem
As of April 28, 2026, The Godfather of Harlem is a series that has completed production. The production companies attached are ABC Studios and Significant Productions. Attached are director John Ridley; and producers James Acheson, Nia Yang Bongiovi and 2 others. Cast includes Forest Whitaker. It was scheduled to start shooting in New York, NY in September 2018. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | James Acheson |
| Producer | Nia Yang Bongiovi |
| Producer | Paul Eckstein |
| Producer | Markuann Smith |
Cast
| Cast | Forest Whitaker |
Directing
| Director | John Ridley |
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