Godfather of Harlem Season 4 cast: Godfather of Harlem Season 4 cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the MGM+ crime drama series

The crime drama, Godfather of Harlem, premiered in September 2019 and has been one of the popular crime drama shows. It follows the fictionalized story of a mobster named Bumpy Johnson. In the 1960s, he returned to Harlem after serving his 10-year prison sentence and was shocked to see the city struggling and the rise of a new crime family.

Season 4 of the MGM+ crime drama series, which premiered on April 13, 2025, sees the stakes even higher in the war between Bumpy and the Italian mafia, The Chin, the head of the Genovese crime family, who took control of the city in his absence. Along with bringing numerous crucial themes from the 1960s, the performance of the ensemble cast has also made the series popular among the audience.

Here is the cast and character guide of Godfather of Harlem Season 4.

Godfather of Harlem Season 4 cast and character guide

Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem picked up from where it left off in the previous season. We saw Bumpy exit the drug business and The Chin getting the power back on the Five families. The gangs of the criminal bosses were in more conflict than ever, which was one of the important storylines among many that dealt with more crucial subjects, such as politics and civil rights.

Here is the main cast and character guide of Godfather of Harlem Season 4:

1) Forest Whitaker as Ellsworth Raymond ‘Bumpy’ Johnson

Whitaker plays the character of Bumpy Johnson in Godfather of Harlem, the infamous crime boss in New York City’s Harlem. The crime drama revolves around the fictionalized story of how Bumpy fought with other New York mafia to regain his control over Harlem. In season 4, his fight with The Chin continues with another foe rising.

The American actor is one of the most celebrated in the industry and has earned numerous accolades, which include an Oscar Award, an Emmy, and a BAFTA, among many others. He has appeared in films such as The Last King of Scotland and Black Panther, and shows like Andor and ER, among several others.

2) Vincent D'Onofrio as Vincent ‘The Chin’ Gigante

D'Onofrio plays The Chin in the crime drama series. He has been a part of the series since the beginning and is one of the main rivals of Bumpy and the mafia boss of the Genovese crime family. In Season 4, the rivalry between the crime lords is at an all-time high.

The American actor is known for appearing as Edgar the Bug in the Men in Black movies and series. He has also appeared in the popular movie Jurassic World. In 2015, he became a part of the MCU by appearing in Daredevil and has been portraying the character of Kingpin/Wilson Fisk.

3) Ilfenesh Hadera as Mayme Thatcher Johnson

Hadera plays the character of Bumpy’s wife, Mayme, in the MGM+ crime drama series. She is one of the important people in Bumpy’s life who gives him emotional support as he leads a dangerous life.

The American actress has appeared in popular shows such as Chicago Fire, The Punisher, Master of None, and The Equalizer, among several others.

4) Erik LaRay Harvey as Del Chance

Harvey’s Del Chance is one of Bumpy’s most trusted men in Godfather of Harlem. He is an enforcer and plays an important role in street-level operations.

Harvey is known for his roles in acclaimed TV shows such as Luke Cage and Boardwalk Empire.

5) Michael Raymond-James as Joseph Colombo

Raymond-James plays Joseph Colombo, the mob boss of one of the Five Families, the Colombo Crime Family. In Season 4, his role is crucial as he becomes a threatening enemy for Bumpy.

Other than Godfather of Harlem, the American actor has appeared in TV shows such as True Blood, Sons of Liberty, and FBI: Most Wanted, among others.

6) Lucy Fry as Stella Gigante

Lucy Fry’s Stella is The Chin’s daughter in the crime series. She is described as someone who resists any kind of authority and control and finds herself entangled in the war that’s going on between her father and Bumpy.

The Australian actress has also been seen in TV shows such as Wolf Creek and sci-fi thriller 11.22.63.