![]() ![]() The series is produced by JWP in association with Warner Bros. Payne, who also serves as showrunner, wrote the first episode, which will be directed by Marcano. John Wells will executive produce through his John Wells Productions banner alongside Erin Jontow, Sherman Payne, shukree Tilghman, and Damian Marcano (“Lawman: Bass Reeves”), who will also direct multiple episodes. “He’s who we always hoped would agree to play Judge Garland and his addition to our talented cast is very exciting.” ![]() “We are delighted and honored to have Forest Whitaker joining the cast of ‘Emperor of Ocean Park,’” said Wells. ![]() ![]() “We are beyond fortunate that Forest will inhabit the complex and layered role of Judge Oliver Garland, and once again put his unparalleled stamp on an MGM+ Original Series.” “Forest Whitaker brings his unique gravitas and grace to every role he plays,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “The nature of the judge’s death is questioned by Tal’s sister, Mariah (Tiffany Mack), a former journalist and inveterate conspiracy theorist, who believes that the judge, a failed Black nominee to the Supreme Court, met with foul play,” per the official description. “Emperor of Ocean Park” follows Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman), an Ivy League law professor whose quiet life is quickly upended by the death of his father, Judge Oliver Garland, who seemingly died of a heart attack. Carter’s extraordinary novel to life,” said Whitaker. “I’m excited to be playing Judge Oliver Garland, and thank John Wells, Sherman Payne, and Michael Wright for this opportunity to join the cast and crew of Emperor of Ocean Park, as we bring Stephen L. ![]()
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