Epix Sets September Premiere Date for 'Godfather Of Harlem'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Epix has released a new trailer for its original series Godfather of Harlem, which will premiere Sept. 29, according to the network.

The 10-episode series stars Forest Whitaker as notorious Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson, and follows Johnson's attempts to retake control of Harlem's criminal underworld during the 1960s after spending 10 years in jail, according to network officials. 

The series, produced by ABC Signature Studios, also stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch and Ilfenesh Hadera.

Godfather of Harlem (EPIX 2019 Series) – Forest Whitaker, Vincent D’Onofrio - YouTube
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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.