The Empire star will headline and executive-produce Godfather of Harlem, a crime drama that Epix ordered straight to series on Wednesday.
Per the official announcement, Whitaker will play crime boss Bumpy Johnson in the 10-episode series, which is based on real-life events.
Forest Whitaker is about to get mobbed.
Production is slated to begin sometime in 2018, and the series is likely to premiere in 2019.
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