Swizz Beatz has joined forces with “Godfather of Harlem” creator and showrunner Chris Brancato for a inventive partnership.
The duo already bought their begin with the Forest Whitaker-led sequence on Epix, the place Beatz serves as the chief music producer. Now, they’re taking their inventive initiatives to the subsequent stage, with a brand new streamer as nicely. The companions already premiered “Resort Cocaine” on MGM+ final 12 months, however have new plans in improvement for an additional sequence known as “The Westies.”
Based on The Hollywood Reporter, the gang drama will see Brancato as showrunner for his or her third collaborative function. The information has additionally solidified the 2 as staff within the leisure trade. Regardless of the three way partnership changing into official, no identify for his or her newly-established firm has been shared but.
Nonetheless, the 2 shared their pleasure to discover new initiatives as an official entity. They plan to “intertwine compelling narratives with wealthy cultural parts, reflecting their dedication to storytelling that resonates with numerous audiences.”
Brancato already has roots as a seasoned tv author and showrunner. The “Narcos” creator spoke concerning the “inventive rhythm” he shares with Beatz.
“Working with Swizz has been inspiring and energizing,” Brancato advised THR. “We’ve discovered a inventive rhythm that feels uncommon. Persevering with to construct with him and his staff, Grady Spivey and Monique Blake, to convey untold tales to life in daring, cinematic methods is one thing I’m very enthusiastic about.”
Beatz, whose actual identify is Kasseem Dean, already cast himself as a family identify within the music trade. Now, the 46-year-old hopes to additional his place in movie and tv with “The Westies”, serving as consulting producer.
“Working with Chris? It’s been epic! After 4 profitable seasons of ‘Godfather of Harlem’ — a real cultural phenomenon — transferring into producing and creating new exhibits with him felt extremely pure and natural,” defined Beatz. “That’s our vibe, our inclusive chemistry, fueling and driving one another to spark recent inventive concepts. That’s precisely what this partnership will ship.”
“The Westies” will concentrate on the eponymously named Irish gang that dominated New York Metropolis throughout the Nineteen Sixties and ’80s. Manufacturing will begin this July.