They’re Back! Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora To Reunite In ‘Power’ Prequel
Starz network has announced the development of a prequel to the beloved ‘Power’ series. It’s reportedly called ‘Origins.’
According to VIBE, the network released a press statement on March 13 confirming the production.
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The prequel will explore the backstory of the fictional besties, James’ Ghost’ St. Patrick and Thomas ‘Tommy’ Egan, portrayed by actors Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora.
50 Cent took to Instagram on March 13 to inform his fans of the program’s return. He wrote:
“You asked, I answered. Young Ghost and Tommy coming your way. Power Origins now in development.”
The retired rapper followed up later in the day with a second post about the prequel.
“You know the vibes, this is gonna be FIRE. GLG… I got the cheat code, play with me. We supposed to be working together anyway,” 50 wrote.
Starz Network Exec Shares Excitement For ‘Power’ Prequel
Meanwhile, the President of Programming at Starz, Kathyrn Busby, shared her enthusiasm for the ‘Power’ prequel.
“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe.”
She added:
“We can’t wait to see how ‘Origins’ will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”
‘Origins’ will reportedly be produced by Lionsgate Television. Sascha Penn will act as executive producer in addition to showrunner Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson.
Courtney A. Kemp, the creator, and Mark Canton will also executive produce the program, per The Jasmine Brand.
Although the show ended, there were many spinoffs within the ‘Power’ universe. ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ starred Michael Rainey Jr., who played Ghost’s rebellious son, Tariq.
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ centered around 50 Cent’s character from ‘Power’ as a youth. Mekai Curtis leads the show as Kanan Stark.
Additionally, ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ focuses on the character Tommy Eagan. Joseph Sikora portrays a determined drug dealer on a quest to conquer the Chicago drug scene.
‘Origins’ will be the fourth spinoff from the original ‘Power’ series.
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