Power Book III: Raising Kanan is the third portion in the extending “Power” Universe franchise. The prequel returns watchers to the ’90s and the long early stretches of the now-perished famous “Power” character Kanan Stark, depicted in the original by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
With just two episodes left before STARZ’s as of late restored Power Book II: Ghost wraps up its first season (with “Monster” debuting this end of the week and season finale “Heart of Darkness” on tap for Sunday, January 3), the stage is set for watchers to have their psyches blown as the initial part in Tariq’s (Michael Rainey Jr.) story goes to its shocking, business as usual evolving close.
However, as the eventual fate of the “Power” universe presses the pause button (until further notice), the past is prepared to take upfront in Summer 2021 with Power Book III: Raising Kanan–and now watchers are getting a first look at what they can anticipate.
In the accompanying secret, watchers are shipped back to ’90s Southside Jamaica Queens, NYC, focusing on the early long periods of notable Power character Kanan Stark (depicted in the first series by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Makai Curtis in the prequel series). Fans of the original series are very much aware of how Kanan’s story finished, however not how it initially started, that is, as of not long ago. Set to “Excursions” from incredible hip-bounce bunch A Tribe Called Quest, the accompanying clasp additionally introduces watchers with a portion of the characters who will be included in the series either to help him on his journey or to end it before it’s even started. Here’s a glance at the mystery for Power Book III: Raising Kanan (alongside review pictures all through the post)- with the series set to drop Summer 2021:
The cast of STARZ’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan incorporates series regulars Mekai Curtis as the youthful Kanan Stark, Patina Miller as Kanan’s mom Raquel “Raq” Thomas, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Omar Epps as Detective Malcolm Howard, Malcolm Mays as Louis “Lou-Lou” Thomas, Shanley Caswell as Detective Shannon Burke, Joey Bada$$ as Unique, Toby Sandeman as Symphony Bosket, Social Distance star Lovie Simone as Davina Harrison, and Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox.
The cast additionally incorporates Quincy Brown as Crown, Annabelle Zasowski as Nicole Bingham, Natalee Linez as Jessica Figueroa, and Ade ChikeTorbert as Scrappy.
Made by series showrunner and executive maker Sascha Penn, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a leader by unique series maker Courtney A. Kemp. Mark Canton, through his Atmosphere Entertainment MM, Bart Wenrich, Shana Stein, End of Episode’s Chris Selak and Danielle DeJesus, and Kevin Fox are likewise chief producers.
Rob Hardy coordinates the debut episode and chief produces, with Lionsgate TV delivering for STARZ.