STARZ Announces Development of New ‘Power’ Prequel Series, ‘Origins’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Joseph Sikora and Omari Hardwick as Tommy Egan and James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick in ‘Power’. (Photo Courtesy of STARZ.)

It really is quite the wonderful time to be a fan of the Power Universe. For not only are three amazing spin-offs currently on the air, complete with amazing and captivating storytelling, but the Universe is about to expand once again. For earlier today, STARZ let it be known that another new spin-off series set in this Universe is now in development, one that will once again take us into the past and explore how some of the key players in the franchise came to Power in Origins.
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Which won’t serve as a prequel/sequel to Raising Kanan, oh no, instead… this will take us into the formative days of one Tommy Egan and James St. Patrick, and explore how these two became partners and brothers in arms and well… rose to Power and set in motion all the shows and moments we enjoy now and well… this is one epic announcement to say the least. Because at its core, it means more of the franchise we love, and when one goes deeper, it means we get to explore so much about two characters that mean the world to us, and well to properly celebrate this news, here are all the details on this forthcoming chapter in the Power Universe, courtesy of STARZ.

‘STARZ announced today the development of a new “Power” prequel series, “Origins,”  which will continue to explore the “Power” universe in a fresh way, delving into the origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy. This would mark the fourth spinoff of the hugely popular Power series, preceded by “Power Book II: Ghost” which will debut its fourth season in 2024, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” which is currently filming its fourth season in New York and “Power Book IV: Force” which is currently filming its third season in Chicago.
 
“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for STARZ. “We can’t wait to see how ‘Origins’ will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”
 
Sascha Penn is the executive producer for “Origins.” The “Power” Universe series is executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original “Power,” Courtney A. Kemp through her production company End of Episode, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Canton Entertainment. Lionsgate Television produces “Origins” for STARZ.
 
About STARZ
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
 
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by an 18,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.’

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