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Godfather of harlem Continue Epix Forest Whitaker under the direction of the godfather of Harlem will return to another circle. Epix has renewed the drama series, from ABC's signature, for a 10-episode second season. Production for Season 2 will begin in New York later this year. While Epix doesn't release audience data, The Godfather of Harlem, spurred by a strong word of mouth, was a breakout hit, becoming the network's top series. Epix president Michael Wright showed some ratings data by announcing the resumption of the drama. The Godfather of Harlem season one has been a remarkable success, three times the previous viewing numbers for the network and earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike, Wright said. We couldn't wait to reunite with Chris, Paul, Forest and the team at ABC Signature to continue telling this compelling and extremely relevant story. While never in doubt, the Season 2 update for the godfather of Harlem took some time; it comes more than two months after Season 1 ended its run on the net. Created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, Harlem's godfather tells a story inspired by notorious crime boss Bambi Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from an eleven-year prison sentence to find the area he once ruled in ruins. With streets controlled by the Italian mafia, Bambi must take over the Genoese criminal family to regain control. During a brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X - catching Malcolm's political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart. The Godfather of Harlem is clashing the underworld and the civil rights movement in one of the most tumultuous times in American history. The first season also includes Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Khadira, Nigel Tutch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Rafi Gavron and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy. The Godfather of Harlem is produced by ABC Signature Studios, part of Disney Television Studios. Brancato and Eckstein executive productions with Whitaker and Nina Ian Bongiovi, along with James Acheson, Markoanne Smith and Joe Chappelle, Swizz Beatz serves as executive music producer. Brancato acts as a showrunner. Sign up for Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Read more about: This article is about the 2019 American television series. For the 1973 American film known as the Godfather of Harlem in the UK, see Black Caesar. American television series The Godfather of HarlemGenreCrime drama Written by Chris Brancato by Paul Eckstein Moses True as Forest Whitaker Vincent D'Onofrio Ilfenesh Hader Antoinette Crow-Legacy Nigiel Tutch Kelvin Harrison Jr. Lucy Fry Paul Sorvino Giancarlo Esposito Rafi Gavron Demi Singleton Theme ComposerMark the subject Just in the case of swizz BeatzCountry origin of the United States Original language (s) EnglishNo. seasons1No. Out of Producer (s) Chris Brancato Paul Eckstein Forest Whitaker Nina Ian Bongiovi James Acheson John Ridley Marcoanne Smith Production Location (s) New York CityCamera setSingle-cameraProduction Company (s) ABC Signature Studios Significant Productions Chris Brancato Inc. DistributorDisney-ABC Domestic TelevisionReleaseOriginal networkEpixOriginal release September 29, 2019 (2019-09-29) - the real Godfather of Harlem - American crime drama series, which premiered on September 29, 2019 on Epix. The series is a prequel to the 2007 film American Gangster and written by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, and starring Forest Whitaker - New York gangster Bumpy Johnson. Whitaker is also an executive producer alongside Nina Ian Bongio somerileth, James Acheson, John Ridley and Markoman Smith. Chris Brancato acts as a showrunner. On February 12, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season. On October 8, 2020, it was announced that the documentary series by Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem will premiere on November 8, 2020. The Premise Godfather of Harlem tells the true story of the infamous criminal authority Bambi Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from a ten-year prison sentence to find the area he once ruled in ruins. With streets controlled by the Italian mafia, Bambi must take over the Genoese criminal family to regain control. During a brutal battle, he forms an alliance with preacher Malcolm X - catching Malcolm's political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart. Starring and characters Chief Forest Whitaker as Bambi Johnson Louis Guzman as Alejandro El Guapo Villabuena Nigel Thatch as Malcolm X, an old friend of Bambi and one of the most prominent figures in the nation of Islam Ilphenesh Hadera as Mamm Johnson, wife of Bumpmie Antoinette Crow-Legacy as Eliza Johnson, Bumpy heroine dependent daughter Eric LaRay as Teddy Green, An Aspiring Musician and Friend of Stella Rafi Gavron as Ernie Nunzi, Vincent Lucy Fry's brutal collaborator as Stella Giant, Daughter Vincent and girlfriend of Teddy Paul Sorvino as Frank Costello Chez Palminteri as Joe Bonanno Giancarlo Esposito as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Vincent D'Onofrio as Vincent Chin Gigante As Demi Singleton as Margaret Johnson, echoing Steve Vinovic as Senator John McClellan Trumella Thamella Gigante Roslin Ruff in Delia Greene Marquann Smith in Juny Bird Kevin Corrigan in Venus Frank, Mangano Guest Jazmin Sullivan in Mary Wells Aloe Blakk, a friend of Stella's who was accidentally killed by Ernie, Error errors Самм Хеншоу — Сэм Кук Эпизоды No.Title зрители (миллионы)1Какими бы средствами ни были необходимыДжон РидлиХрис Бранкато и Пол Экстейн29 сентября 2019 (2019-09-29)N/A 2The Nitty GrittyJoe ChappelleChris BrancatoOctober 6, 2019 (2019-10-06)N/A 3Наш день придетДжо ChappellePaul Eckstein13 октября 2019 (2019-10-13)N/A 4Я величайшийGuillermo NavarroChris BrancatoOctober 20, 2019 (2019-10- 20)N/A 5Это все в игреGuillermo NavarroLawrence AndriesOctober 27, 2019 (2019-10-27)N/A 6Il Canto de MalavitaTanya HamiltonChris BrancatoNov 3, 2019 (2019-11-03)N/A 7Мастера войныТаня Гамильтон-ах КалигНовебрь 10, 2019 (2019-11-10)N/A 8Как я получил болееЭрнест Р. ДикерсонРешида Брейди , 2019 (2019-11- 17)N/A 9Rent Strike BluesЭрнест Р. ДикерсонХрис Бранкато - Майкл Панес24 ноября 2019 (2019-11-24)N/A 10Chickens Come Home to RoostJoe ChappelleChris BranoDecember 1, 2019 (2019-12-01)N/A Production Development 25 апреля 2018 года было объявлено that Epix gave the staging an order for the first season, consisting of ten episodes, the premiere of which is scheduled for 2019. The series will be written by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, who will also executive produce alongside Forest Whitaker, Nina Ian Bongiovi, James Acheson, and Markoanne Smith. Brancato will also act as a showrunner. Production companies involved in the series include ABC's Signature Studios and significant productions. On June 19, 2018, it was reported that John Ridley would direct the first episode of the series. On February 12, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season. Casting Along with the original announcement of the ordering series, it has been confirmed that Forest Whitaker will star in the series as Bambi Johnson. In September 2018, it was announced that Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Ader, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Nigel Tutch, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucy Fry and Paul Sorvino starred. In October 2018, it was reported that Giancarlo Esposito and Rafi Gavron had joined the regular cast. On January 8, 2019, it was announced that Catherine Narducci had been cast in a recurring role. Filming of the main photo of the series reportedly began in September 2018 in New York. Admissions aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes reported a 92% approval rating with an average rating of 7.44/10, based on 24 reviews. The critical consensus of the website reads: As sharply dressed as it is smartly written, the Godfather of Harlem walks familiar blocks to its own rhythm and makes a strong first impression. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a season-high 72 points out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating generally favorable Cheryl Kala of South African said: The Godfather of Harlem is a perfect example of what modern television is capable of today. Whitaker Bumpy's character is a drug lord, but also just a man trying to make sense of the world and connect with his family. Awards of the Year Award Nominee Ref. 2020 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Drama Series Godfather of Harlem Nominated Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Forest Whitaker nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Giancarlo Esposito Nominated by Nigel Thatch Award Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Design Title Mason Nicholl, Peter Pak, Giovana Pham and Cisco Torres won the Critic Futon. June 14, 2019. Ferguson, LaToya (February 12, 2020). Epix resumes the crime drama The Godfather of Harlem for a second season. IndyWire. b EPIX (R) is resuming the critically acclaimed drama series The Godfather of Harlem for a second season. Critic Futon. February 12, 2020. Petsky, Denise (July 20, 2020). 'The Godfather of Harlem' - inspired by the docuseries of the Whitaker Forest set on Epix. Hollywood deadline. EPIX (R) Sets a premiere date for docuseries by any means necessary: The Godfather Of Harlem. Critic Futon. October 8, 2020. b c Petsky, Denise (April 25, 2018). Forest Whitaker to the top line right in the crime drama series In Epix. Hollywood deadline. Received on April 25, 2018. a b The Godfather of Harlem - Listings. Critic Futon. Received August 11, 2019. The Godfather of Harlem - Episodes. Writers Guild of America West. Received on November 15, 2019. Joe Otterson (April 25, 2018). Forest Whitaker stars in the Epix drama series The Godfather of Harlem. Different. Received on April 25, 2018. Leslie Goldberg,25, 2018. Forest Whitaker star in Epix straight in the crime drama series (exclusive).