Power: Origins has found its two leads in Spence Moore II (Brilliant Minds, Creed III) and Charlie Mann (Virdee, The Watched).
Cast as the younger versions of Ghost and Tommy, the duo will take the baton from Power favourites Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the 18-episode series.
According to Deadline, newcomers Moore and Mann will helm the Power spin-off, while appearing alongside Mekai Curtis, who, after leading the prequel series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, will reprise his role as Kanan Stark.
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Delving into the backstories of Ghost and Tommy, Power: Origins has yet to confirm a release date, however, with the project in the early stages of development, a 2026 premiere appears likely.
According to the show’s logline, Power: Origins is a “fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time in the Power franchise, which will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game”.
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Speaking about the latest instalment, Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for Starz, said: “Our fans have been asking for Ghost and Tommy’s origin story since we first met them in Power – and with the launch of this series, we’re delivering in a big way.
“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.”
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Meanwhile, showrunner, writer, and executive producer, Sacha Penn, noted: “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.”
Variety reports that Courtney A. Kemp, the creator and original showrunner of Power, will return to co-write the pilot, while executive producing the series as a whole.
Power: Origins will premiere on STARZ. A release date has yet to be announced.
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