MGM+'s "Godfather of Harlem" to End with 2-Hour Series Finale

MGM+ has today announced that its original drama series Godfather of Harlem will conclude with a two-hour series finale. Production on the special will begin later this month in Brooklyn, New York.

In the series-ending conclusion, Bumpy Johnson faces the ultimate reckoning as the walls close in around his empire. With enemies converging from every direction - political, criminal, and personal - Bumpy must draw on every alliance, every sacrifice, and every hard lesson earned across five seasons to protect what he has built and the people he loves.

Forest Whitaker, Ilfenesh Hadera, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey and Rome Flynn will return for the series finale. Additional casting will be announced later.

Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein created the drama. They executive produce with Whitaker, Michael Panes, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson and Markuann Smith. 20th Television produces.

"Playing Bumpy Johnson has been one of the greatest experiences of my career," said Whitaker. "This character, this story, and this ensemble have allowed me to explore the complexity of a man caught between ambition, loyalty, and survival. I'm grateful to Michael Wright and MGM+, Chris Brancato, 20th Television, Amazon, the entire creative team, and our extraordinary cast, for five seasons of exceptional collaboration."

"Forest Whitaker's portrayal of Bumpy Johnson has been nothing short of extraordinary, and this series, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, has been a defining jewel of MGM+'s original programming slate," added Michael Wright, Global Head of MGM+. "We are deeply proud to give Godfather of Harlem the sendoff it deserves - a two-hour finale that honors the ambition, craft, and emotional power the creative team and cast have brought to this series from day one. This is exactly the kind of bold, character-driven storytelling that MGM+ was built to champion."

"I'm grateful to MGM+, 20th Television, and our talented cast and crew for the opportunity to complete Bumpy Johnson's extraordinary journey," shared Brancato. "Forest has filled the role with his signature blend of intelligence, ferocity, and gentility, bringing to life the boss who ruled Harlem's streets for more than two decades."