Starz has released the first teaser and first-look images for Power: Origins, debuting Spence Moore as Ghost and Charlie Mann as Tommy for the first time. The footage marks the first look at the two lead actors in character as younger versions of the roles originated by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original Power series. MeKai Curtis, who played Kanan Stark in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, also returns in the role.
The reveal comes weeks ahead of the Aug. 7 series finale of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, which Starz says will “set the table” for what is coming in Power: Origins. The show is currently in production in New Jersey.
What is ‘Power: Origins’ about?
According to the official description, the series will explore “the action-packed origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost, Tommy and Kanan as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City. A fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the ‘Power’ franchise, ‘Power: Origins’ will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.”
Where does ‘Power: Origins’ fit in the franchise?
Power: Origins is the fourth spinoff in the Power universe, following Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force. A fifth spinoff, Power: Legacy, starring Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr., was also recently greenlit at Starz.
The series is created by Courtney A. Kemp and Sascha Penn, with Penn serving as showrunner and executive producer. Kemp, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Mark Canton also executive produce, alongside Chris Selak, Kevin Fox and Pete Chatmon, who also directs. Lionsgate Television produces for Starz.
When does ‘Power: Origins’ premiere?
A premiere date has not yet been announced.
Watch the teaser below:
Featured image photo credit: Starz
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