STARZ has officially greenlit Power: Origins, an all-new prequel series set in the ever-expanding Power universe. The network has ordered 18 episodes for the premiere season, with production underway.
The series will follow the early lives of Ghost and Tommy, exploring their rise as young, ambitious entrepreneurs hustling through the streets of New York City. With a fresh time period and new setting, Power: Origins promises to deliver high-stakes drama and raw energy while showing the formation of one of television’s most iconic duos.
MeKai Curtis will reprise his role as a young Kanan Stark, connecting the series to Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
“I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the Power Universe’s founding fathers,” said Sascha Penn, showrunner, writer and executive producer. “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.”
“Our fans have been asking for Ghost and Tommy’s origins story since we first met them in Power — and with the launch of this series, we’re delivering in a big way,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. “This marks an electrifying new chapter in the franchise’s evolution as we dive deep into the legacy of these iconic characters and the explosive moments that shaped their path.”
Sascha Penn will serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. The project brings back Power creator Courtney A. Kemp, alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mark Canton, Chris Selak, and Pete Chatmon as executive producers. Lionsgate Television will produce the series for STARZ.