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Fans were blessed this week (January 3rd) as MGM+ premiered the latest first look photos from the upcoming season of
Godfather of Harlem. Continue reading to check them out and to find out what Season 4 will be about.
Godfather of Harlem depicts the life of crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), who in the 1960s returned after a decade in prison to find his neighborhood in shambles and new powers rising. It is set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and explores the collision of the criminal underworld and politics of the era.
Season 4 follows Bumpy as he continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the emergence of a potential rival in newly arrived Black gangster Frank Lucas. After Malcolm X’s (Jason Alan Carvell) tragic death, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise’s (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) involvement with the Black Panthers.
The excitement for the show’s return has been through the roof since the announcement that heart throb Rome Flynn would be the newest addition to the highly anticipated season as he plays the iconic Frank Lucas. Michael Benjamin Washington plays renowned writer, social critic and activist, James Baldwin, known for his piercing insight into the complexities of race, identity, and human relationships. Additionally, Devin Kessler plays Afeni Shakur, Tupac Shakur’s mother.
Legendary musician Swizz Beatz is returning to the fan-favorite series as an Executive Producer of the soundtrack. The series’ executive producers include show creators Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith, Ray Quinlan, Michael Panes, and Stephen Schiff.
Although an official release date for the season hasn’t been announced, we know it’ll be sometime this Spring. Stay tuned for more details including the trailer. In the meantime, the first three seasons are available to stream on MGM+. Enjoy the first look images from Season 4 below!
