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MGM+ UNVEILS GODFATHER OF HARLEM ROME FLYNN/FRANK LUCAS FIRST LOOK PHOTO (262 hits)


MGM+ has released the first look image of actor Rome Flynn in his role as up-and-coming crime boss Frank Lucas in the hit drama series, "Godfather of Harlem." Flynn joins the critically acclaimed series in its third season, stepping into the prominent role previously held by Denzel Washington in the 2007 film "American Gangster." Created by Chris Brancato and the late Paul Eckstein, Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from 11 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.

 

In the photo released by MGM+, Flynn exudes a potent mix of charisma and danger, perfectly encapsulating the character's rise to power in the 1960s and 1970s. "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. With Flynn stepping into the role of Lucas, the show is set to expand on its rich depiction of Harlem's tumultuous history. 

 

In Season 4, Bumpy 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.

 

About MGM+:

MGM+, an Amazon company, is a premium linear channel and streaming service delivering a 

broad lineup of exclusive original series and docuseries, the latest movie releases, and classic film franchises—all available in the U.S. on TV, on-demand, online, and across devices. MGM+ is a destination for premium content, with original series including sci-fi horror series FROM; Emmy-winning series Godfather of Harlem; the Western adventure Billy the Kid, the anticipated new series Hotel Cocaine and Emperor of Ocean Park, the limited series A Spy Among Friends, and cinematic dramatic series Rogue Heroes, War of the Worlds, and Beacon 23. The network is also the home of acclaimed docuseries, including the critically acclaimed In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, Emmy-nominated Laurel Canyon, My Life as a Rolling Stone, and NFL Icons. Premium movies are also available, including Top Gun: Maverick, Beekeeper, Boys in the Boat, American Fiction and Mean Girls.

 

MGM+ is available nationwide through cable, telco, satellite, digital distribution channels and the MGM+ app. For more information about the current MGM+ lineup, go to www.mgmplus.com or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

 
Posted By: Tanisha Grant
Tuesday, August 13th 2024 at 3:16PM
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