EXCLUSIVE: Universal TV has acquired the rights to Liza Palmer’s latest book Family Reservations, which it will develop at NBC with writer/EP Ilene Chaiken and Keshet Studios.
13.03.2024 - 20:19 / justjared.com
A fourth Power spinoff series, tentatively titled Origins, is now in development!
It’s been nearly ten years since the Starz show first premiered, followed by three spinoffs, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force.
Now, another origin story is in the works and it will center on two fan-favorite characters from the flagship series.
Keep reading to find out more…
“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe,” Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for STARZ, shared in a statement. “We can’t wait to see how Origins will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”
The new series is set to dive into the origin stories of Ghost and Tommy, played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original series.
However, since it is an origin story, the guys won’t be reprising their roles, but they could serve as narrators, much like 50 Cent does in Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
Joseph is reprising his role of Tommy Egan in the upcoming third season of Power Book IV: Force, which is currently filming in Chicago. Find out who else is returning here!
In case you missed it, get the scoop on the returning and not returning stars for Power Book III: Raising Kanan season four, which is currently in production in New York.
Power Book II: Ghost will also be back for it’s fourth season, airing on Starz later this year. Stay tuned for more info on that!
EXCLUSIVE: Universal TV has acquired the rights to Liza Palmer’s latest book Family Reservations, which it will develop at NBC with writer/EP Ilene Chaiken and Keshet Studios.
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Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” has been renewed for Season 5 at Starz. The series is currently filming its fourth season in New York, while the third season aired its finale in February. “We know that our fans can’t get enough of ‘Raising Kanan.’ As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz.
Power fans, rejoice! Power Book III: Raising Kanan is coming back for a fifth season.
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Netflix has teased series three of Bridgerton in a new video.The streaming service has shared a sneak peek of the new season ahead of its release later this year. The teaser - shared to Youtube - has sparked a frenzy among Bridgerton fans, who are eagerly waiting for the next instalment of the hit show.The first part - containing four episodes - will be released 16 May, with the second part following on 13 June. Netflix captioned the teaser: As one can see, life after marriage has not dimmed the flames that burn between these two in the slightest." Excited fans were quick to demand a full trailer of the new series.
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Guy Ritchie fans can't get enough of his new drama The Gentlemen. Debuting last week, the gangster series is currently the most-watched on Netflix in the UK.
Fans of the Oscars had their minds blown when actor Ryan Gosling took to the stage for a surprise performance of I'm Just Ken, alongside legendary guitarist Slash. The live broadcast, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and aired straight from Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, saw fans buzzing with excitement as Ryan, who played Ken in the Barbie movie, delivered the hit song.
Brent Lang Executive Editor Illumination and Nintendo will join forces to produce a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. The companies previously partnered on last year’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which grossed more than $1.3 billion and became the second highest-grossing movie of 2023.
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