Omari Hardwick & Joseph Sikora’s Characters Take Center Stage As Starz Announces Prequel To ‘Power,’ Centered Around Ghost & Tommy, Is In Development 

Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora

Omari Hardwick & Joseph Sikora’s Characters Take Center Stage As Starz Announces Prequel To ‘Power,’ Centered Around Ghost & Tommy, Is In Development 

It looks like the “Power” universe is growing once again!

In a press statement released on Wednesday (March 13), Starz network revealed that a forthcoming prequel series for the hit show “Power” entitled “Origins” is now in development.

Joseph Sikora, Omari Hardwick

Kathryn Busby, the president of programming at Starz, stated,

“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe.”

She continued,

“We can’t wait to see how Origins will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”

“Origins” will reportedly delve into the backstory of beloved fictional characters James “Ghost” St. Patrick and Thomas “Tommy” Egan, portrayed by actors Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora respectively in the “Power” series.

Joseph Sikora & Omari Hardwick

This installment will mark the fourth spinoff within the “Power” universe, following “Power Book II: Ghost,” centered on Ghost’s son Tariq, played by young actor Michael Rainey Jr.; “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” which explores a young Kanan, portrayed by Mekai Curtis; and “Power Book IV: Force,” a sequel series featuring Tommy.

“Power” premiered in 2014 and ran until 2020, ending after five seasons. The series centers around Ghost, a respected drug dealer who tries to find a balance between his life as a nightclub owner and his criminal activities.

Omari Hardwick, 50 Cent

Origins is being produced by Lionsgate Television, with Sascha Penn serving as executive producer. Courtney A. Kemp, the creator and showrunner of Power, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Mark Canton will also serve as executive producers.

Earlier today (Mar. 13), 50 Cent commented on the announcement. In an Instagram post, he wrote,

“You asked, I answered. Young Ghost and Tommy coming your way. Power Origins now in development.”

Casting details for the spinoff series have not yet been disclosed.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Power spinoff series, Origins? Tell us in the comments below!

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