The release date for Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker as the infamous Bumpy Johnson, has been away for nearly two years. The season 3 finale aired in May 2023, leaving the fan-favorite MGM+ series on a note of uncertainty. But with new episodes set to drop in just a few months, there will be more complications looming.
Deadline confirms that Godfather of Harlem will premiere on MGM+ on Sunday, April 13. The news was accompanied by a teaser trailer, which highlights the arrival of Frank Lucas (played by Chicago Fire and How to Get Away with Murder star Rome Flynn). The teaser, included below, also confirms the continuation of a dangerous fight for control.
What Happens In The Godfather Of Harlem Season 4 Teaser Trailer
Frank Lucas Is Dangerous
Frank's arrival in New York City is poised to cause a fair amount of drama since the character is based on a real-life drug lord that Bumpy Johnson takes under his wing. In the teaser, there is a lot of unease around Frank's presence. The newbie promises to take control of Harlem, all too quick to pull out a knife to prove his point. But the How to Get Away with Murder alum isn't the only chaos component in the episodes. The teaser shows car accidents, characters in peril, and even explosions.
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Harlem had a godfather too and unlike the Corleones, he was real. Godfather of Harlem, a prequel to American Gangster, tells 'Bumpy' Johnson's story.
With a cast that also includes Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, Elvis Nolasco, and Erik Palladino, Godfather of Harlem season 4 will also highlight Bumpy's dangerous and continuous war for Harlem against New York's Mafia families. As he's dealing with Frank Lucas, there's also the shocking assassination of Malcolm X (played in the series by Jason Alan Carvell), while Bumpy's daughter, Elise (Antionette Crowe-Legacy), is involved with the Black Panthers.
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The Best Of MGM+ Is Back
Created and executive produced by Chris Brancato, along with writer Paul Eckstein and Whitaker, the period drug saga is quietly one of the next best crime dramas on television. Next to From, which will return for season 4, Godfather of Harlem is also one of the flagship series on MGM+. It may have been away for two years, but the arrival of Frank Lucas and his connection to Bumpy could change everything in an already high-stakes world of conflict and betrayal. It's a lot to look forward to.
Source: Deadline
Godfather of Harlem
- Release Date
- September 29, 2019
- Writers
- Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
Cast
Forest Whitaker
Nigél Thatch
WHERE TO WATCH
Godfather of Harlem is a crime drama series starring Forest Whitaker as real-life crime boss Bumpy Johnson. Set in the early 1960s, the show chronicles Johnson's return to Harlem after a decade in prison and his bid to regain control. The series intricately weaves historical and fictional events, showcasing his strategic alliances and confrontations, including his partnership with civil rights leader Malcolm X.
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