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  • Young Ghost & Tommy Cast for ‘Power: Origins’

    Get ready to dive back into the gritty streets of New York City! STARZ has officially announced the casting for its highly anticipated ‘Power: Origins’ prequel series, and we finally know who will be stepping into the iconic roles of young James “Ghost” St. Patrick and Tommy Egan. This 18-episode series promises to explore the early days of these fan-favorite characters before the betrayals and bloody finales we know so well.

    Meet the New Ghost and Tommy

    Spence Moore II, known for his roles in ‘Creed III’ and ‘Brilliant Minds,’ is set to embody the younger James “Ghost” St. Patrick. Alongside him, Charlie Mann, who has appeared in ‘The Watchers’ and ‘Virdee,’ will take on the role of Tommy Egan, Ghost’s ambitious right-hand man. These talented actors will be stepping into the shoes of Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora, who originated the characters in the original ‘Power’ series.

    The prequel is set to explore the origin stories of Ghost and Tommy as they rise as young entrepreneurs in New York City. A press release teases a “fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the Power franchise,” highlighting the “unbridled audacity of young men, not just leveling up, but determined to become legends in the game.”

    Expanding the Power Universe

    Adding to the excitement, MeKai Curtis (‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’) is confirmed to reprise his role as Kanan Stark. This marks the fourth spinoff in the massively popular ‘Power’ franchise, following ‘Power Book II: Ghost,’ ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan,’ and ‘Power Book IV: Force.’ Fans can look forward to the third and final season of ‘Force’ premiering on November 7.

    Sascha Penn is on board as showrunner and executive producer for ‘Power: Origins,’ with a pilot co-written by Courtney A. Kemp and Penn himself. The series is executive produced by original ‘Power’ creator Courtney Kemp, Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson (through G-Unit Film and Television), and Mark Canton (through Canton Entertainment), along with Chris Selak and Pete Chatmon. Lionsgate will produce the series for STARZ.

    What to Expect

    With the casting finalized and the creative team in place, ‘Power: Origins’ is poised to offer fans a fresh perspective on the universe they love. It promises to delve into the ambition, the risks, and the foundational moments that shaped Ghost and Tommy into the figures they would eventually become. Stay tuned for more exciting details as they emerge!

    What are your thoughts on the casting for ‘Power: Origins’? Are you excited to see young Ghost and Tommy? Share your opinions in the comments below!

  • STARZ Casts Ghost & Tommy for ‘Power: Origins’

    Get ready to dive back into the gritty streets of New York City! STARZ has officially announced the lead actors who will bring younger versions of iconic characters Ghost and Tommy to life in the upcoming prequel series, ‘Power: Origins’.

    Meet the New Ghost and Tommy

    Harry Eelman, known for his roles in ‘Creed III’ and ‘Brilliant Minds,’ is set to step into the shoes of a young Ghost. Alongside him, Charlie Mann, who has appeared in ‘The Watchers’ and ‘Virdee,’ will play the younger iteration of Tommy Egan. These characters were famously portrayed by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora, respectively, in the original ‘Power’ series.

    The prequel series will focus on Ghost and Tommy as ambitious young entrepreneurs striving to make their mark on New York City. STARZ describes ‘Origins’ as a fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period, highlighting the audacity of these young men determined to become legends in the game.

    Expanding the ‘Power’ Universe

    Fans will also be excited to know that MeKai Curtis, who stars as Kanan Stark in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan,’ will reprise his role in ‘Origins.’ While Joseph Sikora has expressed interest in narrating the series, this has not yet been confirmed.

    Showrunner Sascha Penn expressed her thrill about delving into the backstories that have fascinated fans for years. The pilot episode will be co-written by Penn and the creator of the ‘Power’ franchise, Courtney A. Kemp. This marks the fourth spinoff in the ‘Power’ universe, following ‘Power Book II: Ghost,’ ‘Raising Kanan,’ and ‘Power Book IV: Force.’

    A Look Back at the Franchise

    ‘Power: Origins’ is set to answer long-held questions and reveal new layers of the story that viewers have been speculating about. With the original ‘Power’ concluding in 2020 and its subsequent spinoffs wrapping up or concluding their runs, this prequel offers a fresh look at the foundations of the ‘Power’ saga.

    What are your first impressions of the cast for ‘Power: Origins’? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!