STARZ Greenlights Power Prequel Series

STARZ has greenlit a new Power prequel series, Power: Origins, ordering 18 episodes for its premiere season.

Power: Origins will focus on fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City.

This marks the fourth spin-off in the Power franchise, which also includes Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force.

“I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the Power Universe’s founding fathers,” said Sascha Penn, showrunner, writer and executive producer. “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.”

“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,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for STARZ. “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.”

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. Chris Selak serves as executive producer. Pete Chatmon also serves as executive producer. Lionsgate Television will produce Power: Origins for STARZ.