Larenz Tate’s ‘Power Book V: Influence’ Spin Off Is No Longer Happening

In a previous interview with TheJasmineBrand, the “Love Jones” actor had remained coy about the status of his spin off series. When asked about the future of Councilman Tate, he said,

“What I can tell you is that Councilman Tate ain’t dead… Just know that. Councilman Tate is not dead. He’s very much so alive. Who knows where you’re gonna see him pop up if he pops up somewhere. The moment that I know what’s gonna happen, y’all will know what’s gonna happen.”

In his interview with us, Larenz Tate pointed out that his character on Power initially only had a few scenes in each episode, but he brought something special to the character.

“I wanted to make sure each scene that I was in, I was able to deliver. I was able to give them this Councilman Rashad Tate, that they didn’t know what was behind all of it… I wanted to bring a lot of it out.”

He went on to salute Power co-creators Courtney Kemp and 50 Cent, who also produced the series.

Courtney Kemp, 50 Cent

“I love her so much. She’s incredible… Such a wonderful talent. But her heart, and the way she elevates everything and people around her, along with 50. I gotta say that 50 Cent man, is really, really a smart brother. I’ve known him for the time that I’ve worked with ‘Power’ and before I got on ‘Power.’ Over the years really getting a chance to know him. On a business level man, this brother, I sit and chop it up with the bro and I’m like ‘Wow, this dude’s got it figured out.’ I’m not able to tell all of his strategies and whatever it is, but I gotta say, I tip my hat off to 5. He’s a smart businessman, he really is.”

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