Released back in 2014 on Starz, the crime thrillerPowerquickly became a fan favorite thanks to its gritty realism and mix of action and drama. Produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (who also starred in the show), the series follows a legitimate businessperson who also rules a criminal enterprise, and it became so popular that it spawnedan entire universe of spin-offs, including two sequels and one prequel. Now, the acclaimed series is set to expand once more with yet another prequel that will this time focus on two of the show’s most beloved characters.
Per RadioTimes,Power: Originsis officially on the docket for Starz, with the prequel set to focus on Ghost and Tommy, portrayed in the original series by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora. There’s no word yet on who will play the younger versions of the characters, but we do know that Mekai Curtis, who played Kanan Stark in the prequelPower Book III: Raising Kanan, will be reprising his role in the new series. Also returning is creator Sascha Penn, who will act as showrunner, writer and executive producer onOrigins.
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“I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the Power Universe’s founding fathers,” Penn said in a statement, adding: “Ghost and Tommy’s backstories have fueled years of constant fascination and speculation among fans, and I’m thrilled to be able to answer some long-held questions and share new layers of the story that viewers won’t see coming.”
What Is ‘Power: Origins’ About?
As mentioned,Power: Originswill trace the early years of Ghost and Tommy, but beyond that, not much is known about the new prequel series. Even the show’s brief synopsis fails to divulge much information, opting instead to remain vague to entice viewers with what’s to come:
“Origins is a fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time in the Power franchise, which will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.”
That being said, we can easily surmise, based on what we know of the characters, which direction the show will take, as before becoming powerful players, Ghost and Tommy werestreet-level drug dealerswho were mentored by Stark, with Ghost being the brains and Tommy being the muscle. With Curtis set to reprise his role of the influential figure, we can look forward to seeing how the relationship of all three came about, and perhaps get a more in-depth look at what led to its demise before Ghost set him up.
Either way,Powerfans have a lot to look forward to, as not only do we haveOriginscoming down the pike, but there’s also the eventual return ofRaising KananSeason 5 in 2026, and the third and final season ofPower Book IV: Forcethat’s set to debut this fall. There’s no telling what else could be on the horizon as well, as thePowerfranchise is easily one of the streamer’s most lucrative sagas, so it’s easy to guess that they’d want to continue it for as long as possible. We’ll have more news as it develops, but in the meantime, you can stream the entire Power Universe on Starz.
Source:RadioTimes
