The Emperor of Ocean Park (TV series)

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 and characters==

Main • 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 • Omar Miller as young Oliver Garland • Tiffany Mack as Mariah Garland-Denton, Howard's wife • Paulina Lule as Kimmer Madison Garland, Talcott's wife Supporting • Henry Simmons as Addison Garland • Phillip Cusic as young Addison • Bryan Greenberg as Howard Denton, Mariah's husband • Torrey Hanson as Jack Ziegler • Ora Jones as Claire Garland, mother of Talcott, Addison, and Mariah, wife of Judge Oliver Garland • Raluca Lăzăruț as Szuza • Jasmine Batchelor as Maxine ==Episodes==

Development 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. The series was produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Producer Llewellyn Wells was later signed on in January 2024. Casting In November 2023, it was announced that Grantham Coleman would star in the lead role, with Tiffany Mack and Paulina Lule also starring. Later on, Forest Whitaker joined the cast in January 2024. 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. Filming Principal photography began in Chicago on January 10, 2024, and wrapped on April 25. Filming also took place in Lemont, IL. ==Release==

The show premiered on MGM+ on July 14, 2024. Marketing A trailer for the series was released in May 2024. ==References==