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Forest Whitaker Boards ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ for MGM+

The John Wells-produced drama will be the actor’s second for the cable network formerly known as Epix.

Based on author and law professor Stephen L. Carter’s novel, the series from writer and exec producer Sherman Payne ( Shameless) is set in the world of politics and Ivy League academia and the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard. “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.” “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. Carter’s extraordinary novel to life,” said Whitaker.

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