The Emperor of Ocean Park | |
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Genre | |
Created by | Sherman Payne |
Based on |
The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter |
Directed by | Damian Marcano |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Executive producers |
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Original release | |
Network | MGM+ |
Release | July 14, 2024 |
The Emperor of Ocean Park is an upcoming American mystery suspense thriller television series based on Stephen L. Carter's novel of the same name. It is set to premiere on July 14, 2024, on MGM+.
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.
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. [1] The series was produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television. [1]
In April 2023, it was announced that the pay channel had ordered ten episodes of the series. [2] Producer Llewellyn Wells was later signed on in January 2024. [3]
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 join the cast in January 2024. [4] [5] 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. [6]
Principal photography began in Chicago on January 10, 2024 and wrapped on April 25. [6]
The show will premiere on MGM+ on July 14, 2024. [7]
A trailer for the series was released in May 2024. [7]
The Emperor of Ocean Park | |
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Genre | |
Created by | Sherman Payne |
Based on |
The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter |
Directed by | Damian Marcano |
Starring |
|
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers |
|
Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | MGM+ |
Release | July 14, 2024 |
The Emperor of Ocean Park is an upcoming American mystery suspense thriller television series based on Stephen L. Carter's novel of the same name. It is set to premiere on July 14, 2024, on MGM+.
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.
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. [1] The series was produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television. [1]
In April 2023, it was announced that the pay channel had ordered ten episodes of the series. [2] Producer Llewellyn Wells was later signed on in January 2024. [3]
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 join the cast in January 2024. [4] [5] 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. [6]
Principal photography began in Chicago on January 10, 2024 and wrapped on April 25. [6]
The show will premiere on MGM+ on July 14, 2024. [7]
A trailer for the series was released in May 2024. [7]