ABC has put into development a family-themed drama named “Chicano,” inspired by Richard Vasquez’s novel, from from “Queen of the South” showrunner Natalie Chaidez, Eva Longoria and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker. The proposed series tells the multi-generational saga of the Sandovals, a Mexican-American family that immigrates to Los Angeles in pursuit of the American Dream. It […]
EPIX has greenlit docuseries “By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem,” which is inspired by the music and subjects featured in its original series “Godfather of Harlem.” This four-part documentary series brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960’s, and connects that history to our present moment. The logline: […]
Drama “Godfather of Harlem,” starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, has been renewed for a second season at Epix. Production on the 10-episode second season, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, will begin production in New York later in 2020. The series centers around a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who […]
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EPIX has given a straight-to-series order for the ABC Signature Studios produced drama, “Godfather of Harlem.” Written and executive produced by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, the 1-episode series will star Oscar winner Forest Whitaker who will also executive produce through his company Significant Productions. Production will begin later this year with an eye towards a […]
The upcoming four night, eight-hour reboot of classic miniseries “Roots” will launch on the networks of History, A&E and Lifetime on Memorial Day 2016. The cast includes Academy Award winners Forest Whitaker (“Fiddler”) and Anna Paquin (“Nancy Holt”); Laurence Fishburne (“Alex Haley”); Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“Tom Lea”); Anika Noni Rose (“Kizzy”); Tip “T.I.” Harris (“Cyrus”); […]
