Power: Origins Shows First Look at Young Ghost and Tommy

What’s Happening?

Before the final episode of the show Power Book III: Raising Kanan comes out, a new show called Power: Origins has shared its first preview pictures. These pictures show the actors who will play young versions of two famous characters: Ghost and Tommy.

Who Is Playing Who?

Here are the new young actors and the characters they play:

• Spence Moore (from Creed III and All American) will play young Ghost.
• Charlie Mann (from Primate and The Watchers) will play young Tommy.
• These are the younger versions of characters first played by Omari Hardwick (Ghost) and Joseph Sikora (Tommy) in the original Power series.
• Mekai Curtis will return as Kanan, a role he already plays.

What Is the New Show About?

Power: Origins will tell the beginning stories of Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan. Think of it like a "how it all started" tale:

• They are shown as young, ambitious entrepreneurs (people who start and grow their own businesses) on the rise.
• It explores how they became the characters we know in the later shows.

First Teaser and Images

Starz (the TV network) has also released:

• A first teaser (a short sneak-peek video) for the new series.
• First look images showing Spence Moore as Ghost, Charlie Mann as Tommy, and Mekai Curtis as Kanan Stark together.

Important: A teaser is a tiny trailer that gives you a quick hint of what a show will be like!

How the Show Was Made

Here are some simple facts about who is behind the show:

• It is made by Lionsgate Television for the network Starz.
• It is the fourth spinoff (a new show based on an existing one) in the Power series.
• It was given an order of 18 episodes.
• It was created by Courtney A. Kemp (who made the original Power) and Sascha Penn (from Power Book III).
• Penn is the showrunner (the person in charge of making the show) and an executive producer.

Other Important People

Many producers help make the show happen:

• Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is an executive producer through his company G-Unit Film and Television.
• Mark Canton is an executive producer through Canton Entertainment.
• More executive producers include:
  • Chris Selak (Rude Awakening)
  • Kevin Fox (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)
  • Pete Chatmon (Yellowjackets), who will direct six episodes.

What Else Is Coming?

• Power: Origins is currently being filmed in New Jersey.
• The finale (last episode) of Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 will air on Aug. 7 on Starz.
• Previous spinoff shows are:
  1. Power Book II: Ghost
  2. Power Book III: Raising Kanan
  3. Power Book IV: Force
• Starz also recently approved a new spinoff called Power: Legacy, which will star Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr. (who was in Power Book II: Ghost).

Important: Power: Origins is the 4th spinoff, has 18 episodes, and Power: Legacy is already confirmed as a follow-up show!

Watch the Teaser

You can check out the short teaser video released by Starz below to see a glimpse of the new series.

Summary

Power: Origins is a new prequel spinoff showing young Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan as rising entrepreneurs. Spence Moore and Charlie Mann join Mekai Curtis in the cast. The show is the fourth Power spinoff, has 18 episodes, and is filming in New Jersey. A teaser and first images are out, and a finale for Raising Kanan arrives Aug. 7, with Power: Legacy coming later.

FAQ

Q: What is a spinoff?
A: A spinoff is a new TV show that uses characters or ideas from an existing show to tell new stories.

Q: Do I need to watch the original Power to understand Origins?
A: Not necessarily! Origins tells early stories of young characters, but watching the original or other spinoffs can help you know them better.

Q: Who played the adult Ghost and Tommy before?
A: Omari Hardwick played Ghost and Joseph Sikora played Tommy in the original Power series.

Q: How many episodes will Power: Origins have?
A: It was ordered for 18 episodes.

Q: Where can I watch the teaser?
A: Starz released a first teaser for Power: Origins, which is available to view online through Starz’s platforms.