STARZ Greenlights Prequel Series 'Power: Origins'

This week (July 22nd), STARZ announced some major news! The television network shared that they have greenlit production on a new Power prequel series, ‘Power: Origins,’ ordering 18 episodes for its premiere season. The series will continue to explore the ‘Power’ universe in fresh and compelling ways, delving into the action-packed origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City. This fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the ‘Power’ universe will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game. Additionally, MeKai Curtis (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) is set to reprise his role as Kanan Stark.

“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.”

‘Power: Origins’ will mark the fourth spinoff in the hugely popular series, preceded by ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ (which screened its fourth and final season in 2024); ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan (which aired its fourth season earlier this spring, and already has filmed its upcoming fifth and final season); and ‘Power Book IV: Force’ (the third and final season of which is slated to debut this fall).

Sascha Penn serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer for ‘Power: Origins.’ The ‘Power’ universe series is also executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original ‘Power,’ Courtney Kemp (through her production company End Of Episode); Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson (through G-Unit Film and Television); and Mark Canton (through Canton Entertainment). Additional executive producers include Chris Selak and Pete Chatmon. Lionsgate will produce ‘Power: Origins’ for STARZ.

As more exciting details are released about the upcoming series including cast, trailers, and dates, we will be sure to share them so be sure to stay tapped in!