Power: Origins is continuing to take shape as production ramps up in New York and New Jersey, with Kelly McCreary, Hill Harper, Damon Gupton, and Tonya Pinkins joining the growing ensemble in recurring roles. Nadia Dajani is also set to reprise her Raising Kanan role as Teresa Boselli.
The upcoming prequel shifts the Power timeline backward, centering on the early years of James “Ghost” St. James and Tommy Egan. The younger versions of the iconic duo will be played by Spence Moore II (Ghost) and Charlie Mann (Tommy), while Mekai Curtis returns to the franchise as Kanan Stark, continuing the arc he began in Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
Starz has described Power: Origins as a “fun, rambunctious exploration” of a new era within the franchise, spotlighting the bold ambition of young men determined to become legends on the streets of New York City. The first season will span 18 episodes, making it the longest season order in the Power Universe to date.
New recurring roles include:
- Kelly McCreary (Grey’s Anatomy) as Officer Melanie Rivers, a sharp, strategic cop whose true intentions may not be what they seem.
- Hill Harper (The Good Doctor) as Detective Burns, a relentlessly curious investigator with a habit of inserting himself where he’s not invited.
- Damon Gupton (The Big Door Prize) as Detective Glover Archibald, a seasoned lawman who prefers old-school methods and doesn’t welcome challenges.
- Tonya Pinkins (Sistas) as Grandma Charlayne, Ghost’s loving grandmother whose warmth is complicated by neurological issues that leave her drifting in and out of clarity.
They join previously announced cast members Jason Dirden (reprising Traymont Stinson), Jennifer Ferrin (Kate Egan), Lizzy DeClement, Lenny Platt, Armani Gabriel, and Everett Osborne.
Power: Origins is currently the only Power Universe series in active production, following the conclusion of Power Book II: Ghost in 2024 and Power Book IV: Force earlier this year. With Raising Kanan expected to wrap up with its fifth season, Origins will carry the franchise’s past timeline forward.
The series is showrun and executive produced by Sascha Penn, with executive producers Courtney Kemp, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mark Canton, Chris Selak, Kevin Fox, and Pete Chatmon. Lionsgate Television produces the series for Starz.
As the Power Universe continues to evolve, Power: Origins positions itself as a key chapter—deepening the mythology while introducing new faces and storylines that reshape how Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan first became legends.