'Godfather of Harlem': Giancarlo Esposito of 'Breaking Bad' to star in upcoming Epix drama series

Giancarlo Esposito will staropposite Forest Whitaker in 'Godfather of Harlem', Epix’s upcoming crime drama from Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein
PUBLISHED OCT 3, 2018

'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul’s' Giancarlo Esposito has been slated to be a series regular on a new show.

The actor has been cast as one of the main characters opposite Forest Whitaker in 'Godfather of Harlem', Epix’s crime drama from Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein and ABC Signature Studios.

Written by Brancato and Eckstein, the series is inspired by the story of Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), the infamous crime boss.

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