Power: Origins drops first look at young Ghost and Tommy
"Power: Origins" drops first look photos of Spence Moore as young Ghost and Charlie Mann as young Tommy, Variety reports. The Starz tease lands ahead of the "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" series finale, giving fans an early glimpse of the franchise duo before their rise.
Key Takeaways
- "Power: Origins" has released first-look images of young Ghost (Spence Moore) and young Tommy (Charlie Mann).
- The reveal arrives ahead of the series finale of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" on Starz.
- Starz also dropped a first teaser; the Lionsgate Television spinoff carries an 18-episode order.
- Mekai Curtis returns as young Kanan, while the greenlit "Power: Legacy" is set to follow.
- "Origins" is in production in New Jersey as the franchise expands beyond prior Book spinoffs.
Who is playing young Ghost and Tommy?
According to Variety, Spence Moore ("Creed III," "All American") will play Ghost, and Charlie Mann ("Primate," "The Watchers") will play Tommy.
The casting debuts younger versions of the characters originated by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original "Power" series. For more Starz and franchise alerts, follow our Streaming & TV Alerts coverage.
What is Power: Origins about?
"Origins" will tell Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan's origin stories as young, ambitious entrepreneurs on the rise. Mekai Curtis is reprising his role as Kanan, linking the prequel to the wider "Power" universe already familiar to viewers.
Produced by Lionsgate Television for Starz, "Power: Origins" is the fourth spinoff in the franchise and received an 18-episode order. Starz has also released a first teaser for the new series alongside the first-look images.
When does Raising Kanan end, and what comes next?
The series finale of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Season 5 will air Aug. 7 on Starz. "Origins" is currently in production in New Jersey as that chapter closes.
It will be followed by the recently greenlit "Power: Legacy," starring Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr., the latter of whom starred in "Power Book II: Ghost." Previous spinoffs include "Power Book II: Ghost," "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," and "Power Book IV: Force."
Who is behind the new spinoff?
"Origins" was created by Courtney A. Kemp, who created the "Power" series, and Sascha Penn ("Power Book III: Raising Kanan"). Penn serves as showrunner and executive producer.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson executive produces under his G-Unit Film and Television banner, while Mark Canton executive produces under Canton Entertainment. Additional executive producers include Chris Selak ("Rude Awakening"), Kevin Fox ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), and Pete Chatmon ("Yellowjackets"), who is set to direct six episodes.