{"id":290379,"date":"2025-11-14T03:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T03:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/290379\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T03:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T03:42:08","slug":"sparks-star-rickea-jackson-sends-clear-message-about-her-desire-to-act-in-this-famous-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/290379\/","title":{"rendered":"Sparks Star Rickea Jackson Sends Clear Message About Her Desire To Act in This Famous Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rickea Jackson<\/a> may be best known for torching defenders and elevating the Los Angeles Sparks\u2019 future, but take basketball out of the equation for a moment and you\u2019ll find another ambition quietly taking shape.<\/p>\n

Jackson isn\u2019t just watching TV during games; she\u2019s studying, imagining, and planning her path to a career in scripted drama. She has already identified her dream role.<\/p>\n

The Sparks forward recently shared with Nick Hamilton of THE HARDWOOD 94, her obsession with the gritty, emotionally tangled universe of Curtis\u2019 \u201950 Cent\u2019 Jackson\u2019s Power franchise. She\u2019s not referring to casual fandom.<\/p>\n

\u201cI catch a few episodes here and there,\u201d Jackson said. When asked if she\u2019d ever consider joining one of the Starz series, she didn\u2019t hesitate.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh yes,\u201d she said without missing a beat. \u201cOh, I love Power, and Raising Kanan. I love all that type of stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nostalgia or background noise do not appeal to Jackson. She is drawn to the intricate worlds of the show, including the betrayals, familial ties, and perilous ambitions. Her thoughts are not solely directed towards acting; she\u2019s already thinking about where she belongs.<\/p>\n

Rickea Jackson Knows Exactly Where Her Character Belongs<\/p>\n

It can be challenging for most aspiring actors to determine their ideal role. But for Jackson? She\u2019s contemplated this.<\/p>\n

Jackson answered immediately when asked<\/a> where she imagines herself in the Power universe:<\/p>\n

\u201cI would want to be with his mom\u2019s crew.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you follow Raising Kanan<\/a>, that puts her right beside Raquel \u2018Raq\u2019 Thomas, the steely, brilliant, and morally complex queenpin portrayed by Patina Miller. And Jackson\u2019s admiration for Raq is genuine.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love Raq! She\u2019s loyal, she\u2019s a badass, and she\u2019s a boss,\u201d Jackson explained. \u201cShe\u2019s got to do what she\u2019s got to do (for the family).\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that Raq\u2019s strategy of coldness and fierce loyalty resonates with her. When it comes to playing on the court, Jackson is always confident, unafraid, and willing to do what\u2019s best for her team.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Not Just a Fan, Jackson Is a Student of the Power Universe<\/p>\n

Raising Kanan is Jackson\u2019s favorite show, and she lights up whenever she talks about it. She\u2019s not limiting herself. During the suggestion of joining Tommy and Diamond in Power IV: Force, she didn\u2019t blink.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like Raising Kanan, but I like it all. Whatever the opportunity presents, I\u2019m down to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her adaptability, whether it\u2019s on the court or in front of the camera, makes her intriguing as a potential actor. She\u2019s open. She\u2019s versatile. She\u2019s willing to take on any challenging role.<\/p>\n

A Direct Message to 50 Cent<\/p>\n

Jackson concluded the conversation with a clear and confident callout that was not a hint or a nudge.<\/p>\n

\u201cShout out to you, 50 Cent. Put me in one of your shows.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether she runs with Raq\u2019s crew, steps into the Force universe, or finds a new role in Origins, Rickea Jackson isn\u2019t just a spectator. She\u2019s ready to jump into the Power Universe headfirst.<\/p>\n

Her charisma, presence, and ambition are all the ingredients that could translate from hardwood to Hollywood. At this point, it is the responsibility of 50 Cent and the Starz team. The ball, or the script, is now in their hands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rickea Jackson may be best known for torching defenders and elevating the Los Angeles Sparks\u2019 future, but take…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":290380,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[99,434],"class_list":{"0":"post-290379","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wnba","8":"tag-sports","9":"tag-wnba"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/290379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=290379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/290379\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/290380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=290379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=290379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=290379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}