: The episode references this real program, which historically attempted to use organized crime figures to eliminate the Cuban leader.
: Mayme Johnson seeks a legitimate future by applying for a government contract for Palmetto, attempting to build a path outside the criminal underworld while Bumpy remains deeply entrenched. Godfather of Harlem - Season 3Eps6
: Elise agrees to a date with Omar, despite warnings about his volatile behavior and his suspected role as a CIA informant. Cast & Key Characters Role in Episode Forest Whitaker Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson Blackmails the CIA for cocaine access. Lucy Fry Stella Gigante Uses a dangerous lie to try and flee to Paris. Michael Raymond-James Joe Colombo The rising mob boss pressuring Bumpy and Stella. Joel Marsh Garland "Wild" Bill Harvey brash CIA agent involved in Operation Mongoose. Ilfenesh Hadera Mayme Johnson Pursues legitimate government contracts. Antoinette Crowe-Legacy Elise Johnson Navigates a romance with the suspicious Omar. Historical Fact vs. Fiction : The episode references this real program, which
: The character is based on the real-life William King Harvey, a former FBI and CIA legend known for 18-hour workdays and overseeing Operation Mongoose , a series of covert CIA plots to assassinate Fidel Castro. Cast & Key Characters Role in Episode Forest