2024 mystery thriller series by Sherman Payne
The Emperor of Ocean Park Genre Created by Sherman Payne Based on The Emperor of Ocean Park Stephen L. Carter Starring Country of origin United States Original language English No. of seasons1 No. of episodes10 Executive producers
Sherman Payne
Damian Marcano
John Wells Shukree Tilghman
Erin Jontow Production companies Network MGM+ Release July 14, 2024 (2024-07-14 ) – (present )
The Emperor of Ocean Park mystery suspense thriller television series based on Stephen L. Carter 's novel of the same name . It premiered on July 14, 2024, on MGM+ .
Premise
Set in the worlds of politics, Ivy League academia and the beaches of Martha's Vineyard, the series follows a law professor whose quiet life is shattered when his father dies of an apparent heart attack. The nature of the judge's death is questioned by a former journalist and inveterate conspiracy theorist. She believes a failed Black nominee to the Supreme Court met with foul play.
Cast
Grantham Coleman as Talcott Garland
Amir Henderson as young Talcott Forest Whitaker as Judge Oliver Garland, father of Talcott, Addison and Mariah, husband of Claire
Tiffany Mack as Mariah Garland-Denton, Howard's wife
Paulina Lule as Kimmer Madison Garland, Talcott's wife
Henry Simmons as Addison Garland
Phillip Cusic as young Addison Bryan Greenberg as Howard Denton, Mariah's husbandRaluca Lăzăruț as SuzieJasmine Batchelor as Maxine
Ora Jones as Claire Garland, mother of Talcott, Addison and Mariah, wife of Judge Oliver Garland
Torrey Hanson as Jack Ziegler
Episodes
Production
Development
In January 2023, MGM+ began developing a series based on Stephen L. Carter 's best-selling novel, with Sherman Payne writing several episodes and Damian Marcano set to direct.[ 3] John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television .[ 3]
In April 2023, it was announced that the pay channel had ordered ten episodes of the series.[ 4] [ 5]
Casting
In November 2023, It was announced that Grantham Coleman would star in the lead role, Tiffany Mack and Paulina Lule also star. Later on, Forest Whitaker joined the cast in January 2024.[ 6] [ 7] Henry Simmons , Bryan Greenberg and Jasmine Batchelor join the cast, as well as with Ora Jones and Torrey Hanson joined the cast in February 2024.[ 8]
Filming
Principal photography began in Chicago on January 10, 2024 and wrapped on April 25.[ 8] Lemont, IL .
Release
The show premiered on MGM+ on July 14, 2024.[ 9]
Marketing
A trailer for the series was released in May 2024.[ 9]
References
^ a b "Shows A-Z - Emperor of Ocean Park on MGM+" . The Futon Critic . Retrieved July 14, 2024 .^ "Emperor of Ocean Park" . Writers Guild of America West . Retrieved July 14, 2024 .^ a b Bell, BreAnna (January 10, 2023). "MGM+ Announces Premiere Dates For 'A Spy Among Friends,' 'From' Season 2, and 'Murf the Surf,' Reveals Development Slate" . Variety . Retrieved June 7, 2024 . ^ White, Peter (April 25, 2023). "Emperor of Ocean Park' Series Adaptation From John Wells & Sherman Payne Ordered At MGM+" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 25, 2023 . ^ "Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker, 'West Wing' Producer Llewellyn Wells to Join 'Emperor of Ocean Park' . January 13, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024 .^ Cordero, Rosy (January 17, 2024). "Forest Whitaker Boards MGM+ Series 'Emperor of Ocean Park' . Deadline Hollywood the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024 . ^ Bell, BreAnna (January 17, 2024). "Forest Whitaker Joins 'Emperor of Ocean Park' at MGM+" . Variety . Retrieved June 7, 2024 . ^ a b " . February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024 .^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 22, 2024). " . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 7, 2024 .
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