Erik Palladino added to the fourth season of Godfather of Harlem

Erik Palladino has been added to the cast of Godfather of Harlem for season four, which is currently in production in New York. Created by Chris Brancato and the late Paul Eckstein, Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forrest Whitaker), who returned from eleven years in prison in the early '60s to find the neighborhood he once ruled in ruins.



In a recurring role, Palladino (pictured) will play Pino Greco, a fearsome assassin and high-ranking underboss of the Genovese crime family. Greco is a prolific and ruthless killer who descends into a deadly power struggle with Chin Gigante's daughter Stella for control of the family fortune throughout the fourth season.

In season four, Bumpy continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York's mafia families while dealing with the rise of a potential rival in recently arrived black gangster Frank Lucas. After the tragic death of Malcolm

Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy and Erik LaRay Harvey are among the cast returning for season four. The first three seasons can be streamed on MGM+.

The series is produced by ABC Signature and is executive produced by Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith and Ray Quinlan. Michael Panes and Stephen Schiff are the executive producers of Godfather of Harlem and Swizz Beatz is the executive music producer.

Palladino had recurring roles on Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, USA Network's Suits, History Channel's Six and CBS' NCIS: Los Angeles. He had a regular role on ABC's 666 Park Avenue. Palladino can soon be seen in the independent film Skincare starring Elizabeth Banks.