Apple TV has secured the rights to develop a television series based on Colson Whitehead’s “Harlem” trilogy of crime novels. The project is currently in early stages of development at the streaming platform.
The trilogy comprises three books: “Harlem Shuffle” (2021), “Crook Manifesto” (2023), and “Cool Machine,” which was recently published on July 21. The novels follow protagonist Ray Carney, a furniture salesman whose life becomes intertwined with Harlem’s criminal underworld. The narrative spans several decades, beginning in the 1950s and extending through the 1980s, with each installment exploring different periods marked by significant social and cultural transformations in New York.
Graham Yost, known for work on “Silo,” and Aric Avelino, who contributed to “American Gun,” are adapting the source material for television and will serve as executive producers. Barry Jenkins, director of “Moonlight” and “Mufasa,” is also attached as an executive producer alongside Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak of Pastel; Melissa Bernstein of Special Interests; and Whitehead himself.
Whitehead’s novels have a proven track record with screen adaptations. “The Underground Railroad” was adapted into a miniseries by Jenkins for Amazon Prime Video in 2021, while “The Nickel Boys” inspired a 2024 film directed by RaMell Ross that received nominations for best picture and best adapted screenplay at the Academy Awards. Both “The Underground Railroad” and “The Nickel Boys” were Pulitzer Prize winners. Whitehead is represented by CAA and Aragi, Inc.
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