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The Emperor of Ocean Park
Genre
Created bySherman Payne
Based onThe Emperor of Ocean Park
by Stephen L. Carter
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Sherman Payne
  • Damian Marcano
  • John Wells
  • Shukree Tilghman
  • Erin Jontow
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMGM+
ReleaseJuly 14, 2024 (2024-07-14) –
present (present)

The Emperor of Ocean Park is an American 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

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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

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  • 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 husband
  • Raluca Lăzăruț as Suzie
  • Jasmine 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

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [1]Directed byTeleplay by [2]Original release date [1]
11"Chapter One"Damian MarcanoSherman PayneJuly 14, 2024 (2024-07-14)
22"Chapter Two"Damian MarcanoSherman PayneJuly 21, 2024 (2024-07-21)
33"Chapter Three"Cheryl DunyeShukree TilghmanJuly 28, 2024 (2024-07-28)
44"Chapter Four"Cheryl DunyeFrancesca ButlerAugust 4, 2024 (2024-08-04)
55"Chapter Five"Damian MarcanoCynthia AdarkwaAugust 11, 2024 (2024-08-11)
66"Chapter Six"Damian MarcanoSherman Payne & Jabari McDonaldAugust 18, 2024 (2024-08-18)
77"Chapter Seven"Quyen TranSherman Payne & Jabari McDonaldAugust 25, 2024 (2024-08-25)
88"Chapter Eight"Quyen TranShukree Hassan TilghmanSeptember 1, 2024 (2024-09-01)
99"Chapter Nine"Damian MarcanoFrancesca ButlerSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)
1010"Chapter Ten"Damian MarcanoSherman PayneSeptember 15, 2024 (2024-09-15)

Production

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Development

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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] The series was produced by 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] Producer Llewellyn Wells was later signed on in January 2024.[5]

Casting

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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

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Principal photography began in Chicago on January 10, 2024 and wrapped on April 25.[8] Filming also took place in Lemont, IL.

Release

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The show premiered on MGM+ on July 14, 2024.[9]

Marketing

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A trailer for the series was released in May 2024.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Shows A-Z - Emperor of Ocean Park on MGM+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Emperor of Ocean Park". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker, 'West Wing' Producer Llewellyn Wells to Join 'Emperor of Ocean Park'". January 13, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 17, 2024). "Forest Whitaker Boards MGM+ Series 'Emperor of Ocean Park'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Bell, BreAnna (January 17, 2024). "Forest Whitaker Joins 'Emperor of Ocean Park' at MGM+". Variety. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "'Emperor of Ocean Park' Adds Acclaimed Chicago Theatre Actors Ora Jones and Torrey Hanson". February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  9. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 22, 2024). "'Emperor Of Ocean Park': Keith Powers, Kelli Simpkins, Keith Kupferer & Deanna Reed-Foster Join Forest Whitaker MGM+ Series; First Trailer & Premiere Date Unveiled". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
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