The “Power Universe” continues to expand.
“Power: Origins,” the newest installment to the hit crime series on Starz, is officially in development, the premium cable network announced on July 22.
The show will be the fourth spinoff of the television franchise, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. It follows the flagship series “Power,” created by Courtney Kemp, which concluded in 2020.
It starred actor Omari Hardwick as James “Ghost” St. Patrick − a drug dealer turned businessman trying to navigate his criminal enterprise while building a legitimate reputation in New York City.
Other extensions, “Power Book II: Ghost,” “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and “Power Book IV: Force” came soon after. “Force” is centered around Ghost’s right-hand man Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, who took off to Chicago for a new start.
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How many episodes will ‘Power: Origins’ Season 1 have?
“Power: Origins” will focus on the beginnings of Ghost and Tommy, or as showrunner Sascha Penn calls them, “the Power Universe’s founding fathers.”
“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,” Penn, also a writer and executive producer, said in a press release.
Starz ordered 18 episodes for the highly anticipated prequel. According to Starz, actor Mekai Curtis, who plays protagonist adolescent Kanan Stark on “Raising Kanan,” will return to his role in the spinoff. According to The Hollywood Reporter, young Ghost and Tommy have not been cast yet.
“A fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the ‘Power’ franchise, ‘Power: Origins’ will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game,” Starz said.
Which ‘Power’ spinoffs are headed to their final seasons?
The third and final season of “Power Book IV: Force” is slated to air in the fall, Starz said.
“Very grateful to the people over at Starz for keeping it going and listening to the fans, this army of fans around the world,” Sikora previously told USA TODAY.
The fourth season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” aired earlier in 2025. The conclusion to the show has already been shot and will end with Season 5. An air date has not been announced.
“There is still an exceptionally intense and action-packed season left for the viewers to experience, and I assure you that the stakes for Kanan and the entire Thomas family have never been higher,” Penn wrote in an Instagram post.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Everything to know about the ‘Power: Origins’ spinoff
