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After returning from Alcatraz, Bumpy Johnson seeks to regain control of Harlem. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family, led by Vincent "Chin" Gigante.

Forest Whitaker To Star In New Epix Scripted Drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM Photo Forest Whitaker To Star In New Epix Scripted Drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Forest Whitaker has signed on to star in the new straight-to-series scripted drama GODFATHER IN HARLEM. The new EPIX show got a 10 episode order. In addition to starring in, Whitaker will also executive produce. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporte...


Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins Epix Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM Produced by AB Photo Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins Epix Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM Produced by ABC Signature Studios
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018

Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX® original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker....


ABC Studios Picks Up Nine New Series for 2018 - 2019 Season Slate Photo ABC Studios Picks Up Nine New Series for 2018 - 2019 Season Slate
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018

ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios had another successful selling season with nine new series going into production between the two studios....


Jack Bannon to Star in PENNYWORTH on Epix Photo Jack Bannon to Star in PENNYWORTH on Epix
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2018

Jack Bannon has been cast in the lead role of Alfred Pennyworth in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX Photo Season Two of GET SHORTY Premieres 8/12 on EPIX
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX(R) announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and creat...


EPIX Greenlights OUR LADY, LTD Starring Sir Ben Kingsley Photo EPIX Greenlights OUR LADY, LTD Starring Sir Ben Kingsley
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018

EPIX® has greenlit Our Lady, LTD, a 10-episode modern noir drama from MGM Television starring Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley.  The series follows James, a young grifter, as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than he suspects. ...


Freeform to Air Exclusive Linear Premiere of MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS After MARVEL'S CLOAK A Photo Freeform to Air Exclusive Linear Premiere of MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS After MARVEL'S CLOAK AND DAGGER Season Finale
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018

Freeform to Air Exclusive Linear Premiere of MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS After MARVEL'S CLOAK AND DAGGER Season Finale...


Epix Presents Docuseries ELVIS GOES THERE Photo Epix Presents Docuseries ELVIS GOES THERE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 28, 2018

Premium network EPIX® continues to amplify its original slate, adding to its scripted greenlights with the docuseries Elvis Goes There.  Premiering Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10pm, the four-episode, one-hour series follows renowned journalist Elvis Mitchell as he travels with A-list filmmakers and ...


School is Back in Session! Freeform's Hit Comedy GROWN-ISH Begins Production on Seaso Photo School is Back in Session! Freeform's Hit Comedy GROWN-ISH Begins Production on Season Two in Los Angeles
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018

Today, Freeform announced the start of production on season two of the critically acclaimed comedy series “grown-ish.” From “black-ish” executive producer Kenya Barris, “grown-ish” is a contemporary take on the current issues facing both students and administrators in the world of higher education....


Epix Greenlights Batman Prequel Series PENNYWORTH Photo Epix Greenlights Batman Prequel Series PENNYWORTH
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018

Premium cable network EPIX® announced today a straight-to-series greenlight of the DC origin story PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and executive producer/director Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSIseries)....


Paloma Faith Joins the Cast of PENNYWORTH Photo Paloma Faith Joins the Cast of PENNYWORTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 19, 2018

Paloma Faith has joined the cast in the series regular role of “Bet Sykes,” a spirited, sadistic and sharp-tongued villain, in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


GET SHORTY Season Two to Premiere Sunday, August 12 on EPIX Photo GET SHORTY Season Two to Premiere Sunday, August 12 on EPIX
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

Premium pay television network EPIX® announced that the second season of its critically-acclaimed original series from MGM Television, Get Shorty, will debut on Sunday, August 12 at 9 PM ET/PT. The dark comedy, based in part on the 1990's bestselling Elmore Leonard novel of the same name and created...


Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins EPIX Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Joining Fores Photo Academy Award Winner John Ridley Joins EPIX Series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Joining Forest Whitaker
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2018

Multi-award winning writer-director John Ridley (American Crime) has signed on to direct the first episode of the EPIX(R) original series, Godfather of Harlem, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, starring and executive produced by Oscar(R) winner Forest Whitaker....


Ben Aldridge Cast in Epix's PENNYWORTH Photo Ben Aldridge Cast in Epix's PENNYWORTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2018

Ben Aldridge has been cast in the lead role of Thomas Wayne in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


Forest Whitaker Joins the David E. Talbert Family Holiday Musical, JINGLE JANGLE Photo Forest Whitaker Joins the David E. Talbert Family Holiday Musical, JINGLE JANGLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2018

Forest Whitaker joins the David E. Talbert family holiday musical for Netflix. The film is titled 'Jingle Jangle.'...


Polly Walker Joins PENNYWORTH In A Recurring Role Photo Polly Walker Joins PENNYWORTH In A Recurring Role
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2018

Polly Walker has joined the cast in the recurring role of “Peggy Sykes” for the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH.  PENNYWORTH is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


WESTWORLD's Jimmi Simpson Joins Epix Drama OUR LADY, LTD Photo WESTWORLD's Jimmi Simpson Joins Epix Drama OUR LADY, LTD
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018

Jimmi Simpson has joined the cast of Epix's drama “Our Lady, LTD,” starring Sir Ben Kinglsey, according to Variety....


Ryan Fletcher and Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Join PENNYWORTH Cast Photo Ryan Fletcher and Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Join PENNYWORTH Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2018

Ryan Fletcher and Hainsley Lloyd Bennett have been cast as series regulars in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC. ...


Forest Whitaker Joins the David E. Talbert Family Holiday Musical, JINGLE JANGLE Photo Forest Whitaker Joins the David E. Talbert Family Holiday Musical, JINGLE JANGLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2018

Forest Whitaker joins the David E. Talbert family holiday musical for Netflix. The film is titled 'Jingle Jangle.'...


EPIX Greenlights Comedy Docuseries UNPROTECTED SETS Photo EPIX Greenlights Comedy Docuseries UNPROTECTED SETS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018

Premium television network EPIX has greenlit an all-new original docuseries Unprotected Sets, which will premiere Friday, October 5 at 11 PM ET/PT.  From executive producers Wanda Sykes and Page Hurwitz (Push It Productions), Barry Poznick, President of MGM's Unscripted Television and MGM Television...


Jason Flemyng Joins Cast of Epix's PENNYWORTH Photo Jason Flemyng Joins Cast of Epix's PENNYWORTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2018

Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) has joined the cast in the series regular role of villain “Lord Harwood” in the upcoming EPIX drama series PENNYWORTH. PENNYWORTH is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and based on the characters from DC....


EPIX Greenlights Drama Series PENNYWORTH, DC Origin Story of Batman's Best Friend Photo EPIX Greenlights Drama Series PENNYWORTH, DC Origin Story of Batman's Best Friend
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2018

Premium cable network EPIX(R) announced today a straight-to-series greenlight of the DC origin story PENNYWORTH, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and executive producer/director Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSI series)....







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