First Look at Rome Flynn as Gangster Frank Lucas in Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem
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 fourth 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.