The Godfather of Harlem
The Godfather of Harlem is a series that has completed production with ABC Studios and Significant Productions attached. John Ridley (director), James Acheson (producer) and Nia Yang Bongiovi (producer) are attached. It was scheduled to shoot in New York, NY in September 2018. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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 |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on The Godfather of Harlem
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-godfather-of-harlem (last updated Apr 28, 2026).