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[03/13/24 - 08:59 AM]
Starz Announces Power Universe Prequel Series "Origins" in Development About the Origin Story of "Power" Fan Favorite Characters Ghost and Tommy
"As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the 'Power' universe," said Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for Starz.

[12/15/23 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 11-15
Updates include: Netflix to license 14 library series from Disney General Entertainment; Mayim Bialik won't return to "Jeopardy!" flagship; and CBS teases potential "Fire Country" spin-off.

[12/08/23 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 4-8
Updates include: ABC's "Station 19" to end with upcoming season; Freeform cancels "Cruel Summer," "Good Trouble"; and AMC nixes Bob Odenkirk-led "Lucky Hank" after one season.

[11/28/23 - 07:00 AM]
Kanan's Evolution Continues as Production Begins on Fourth Season of Prestige Family Crime Drama "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
As previously announced, season three will premiere on December 1 with new episodes available weekly on Fridays at midnight ET on the Starz app, all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

[10/26/23 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Battle Lines Are Drawn Between Raq & Kanan in the Season Three Key Art and Trailer for Starz's "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
This season continues to tell the origin story of fan-favorite character Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis), originally played by 50 Cent in the flagship series, delving further into his evolution from the devoted son of Raquel "Raq" Thomas (Patina Miller) into the eventual ferocious, amoral and pragmatic personality fans know from "Power."

[09/15/23 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of September 11-15
Updates include: ABC cancels "The Wonder Years" after two seasons; Donald Glover's "Lando" TV series pivots to a feature film; and Netflix renews "Missing: Dead or Alive?" for sophomore run.

[08/28/23 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Announces December 1 Premiere Date for the High Stakes, Action-Packed Third Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
With emotions high and the stakes even higher, we return to Southside Jamaica, Queens right where we left the Thomas family at the end of season two, with the family in turmoil and reeling from the Mob's coordinated attack on Raquel, Marvin and Lou-Lou.

[05/01/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
Updates include: Sydney Chandler to star in FX's "Alien" TV series; Daddy Yankee to executive produce Netflix's "Neon"; and Connie Britton won't return for "The White Lotus" season three.

[10/25/22 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 25
Updates include: HBO Max plots latest "The Batman" TV spin-off series; Jesse Williams to recur on Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"; and Apple's "Land of Women" fills out cast.

[10/20/22 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 20
Updates include: Amazon cancels "As We See It" after one season; HBO Max's "Dune: The Sisterhood" fills out cast; and "Average Joe" at BET+ likewise sets principal roles.

[08/10/22 - 01:04 PM]
Starz Orders Third Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Ahead of Season Two Premiere on August 14
Averaging nearly nine million viewers across platforms in its debut season, the show had one of the best performing first seasons in Starz history.

[07/26/22 - 07:46 AM]
Video: Starz Reveals Season Two Key Art and Trailer for Prestige Family Crime Drama "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
On linear, it will debut August 14 at 9:00/8:00c in the U.S. and Canada.

[06/15/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 15
Updates include: Billy Crystal to star in Apple's "Before"; Gina Rodriguez brings "Last Known Position" to Amazon; and AMC's "Demascus" fills out its cast.

[05/27/22 - 06:11 AM]
Video: Starz Reveals New Teaser Announcing the August 14 Premiere Date for Season Two of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
Set in the early 1990's, the third series in the "Power" Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character "Kanan Stark" and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who ruthlessly runs the family's drug empire.

[02/24/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 24
Updates include: Max Thieriot to star in "Cal Fire" at CBS; Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin cast in NBC's "Hungry"; and Quentin Tarantino in early talks to helm "Justified: City Primeval."

[11/02/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 2
Updates include: Matt Dillon among those cast in Apple's "High Desert"; Brett Dalton lands recurring role on NBC's "Chicago Fire"; and "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" taps nine to recur.

[10/05/21 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 5
Updates include: ABC gives pilot order to Blair Underwood-led "L.A. Law" reboot; Constance Zimmer cast in Amazon's "Shelter"; and Jessica Biel set as new lead in Hulu's "Candy."

[08/31/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 31
Updates include: Sony Pictures Television fires Mike Richards from "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"; Richard Blais boards FOX's "Next Level Chef"; and HBO Max's "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" casts trio.

[08/11/21 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 11
Updates include: "Power" creator Courtney A. Kemp sets up shop at Netflix; ABC passes on "Epic" drama pilot; and Kathy Griffin to recur on "Search Party" at HBO Max.

[07/21/21 - 04:54 PM]
Starz Original Series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Sets Records as Network's Most Highly Engaged Series Premiere Ever and Biggest Multiplatform Premiere in 2021
The series debuted as the network's most highly engaged series premiere ever with the best series premiere completion rate across OTT platforms, and dominated social media on premiere night ranking #1 most social series.

[07/12/21 - 09:59 AM]
Starz Greenlights Second Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Ahead of Series Premiere on July 18
The season renewal comes amidst strong demand for the upcoming premiere of the third book in the growing "Power" Universe franchise.

[06/10/21 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" - Official Trailer - Starz
These streets don't play. Kanan Stark's story begins July 18 only on Starz.

[04/26/21 - 04:09 PM]
Video: "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Official Teaser - Starz
The franchise's latest installment premieres Sunday, July 18.

[04/19/21 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 19
Updates include: John Cameron Mitchell to topline "Joe Exotic" limited series; Olivia Colman in talks to join Marvel Studios' "Secret Invasion"; and Michael Rapaport cast in Hulu's "Life & Beth."

[12/27/20 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Official Tease - "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" - Starz
You already know how this story ended. Now see how it started.

[12/16/20 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 16
Updates include: Disney+ officially shutters "Lizzie McGuire" revival; Kate Beckinsale set as new lead in "Guilty Party" at Paramount+; and John Larroquette to return for NBC's "Night Court" sequel series.

[08/31/20 - 08:02 AM]
Starz Greenlights "Power Book IV: Force" Starring Joseph Sikora as the Third New Series Within the "Power" Universe
The spin-off centers on fan-favorite character Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, after he cuts ties and puts New York in his rearview mirror for good.

[05/29/20 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 29
Updates include: Cush Jumbo to depart "The Good Fight" on CBS All Access; Quibi renews Jennifer Lopez-produced "Thanks a Million"; and Ade Chike Torbert to recur on Starz's "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."

[03/16/20 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 16
Updates include: "The Crown" to finish filming on season four; pilots "This Country," "The Lost Boys" halt shooting; and more than two dozen TV series also suspend or delay production.

[03/06/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 6
Updates include: Netflix cancels RuPaul Charles-led "AJ and the Queen"; Josh Segarra to lead NBC's "Night School"; and Julie Bowen to topline CBS multi-camera comedy pilot.

[03/05/20 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 5
Updates include: Delroy Lindo officialy boards "Harlem's Kitchen" at ABC; Hannah Simone, Elizabeth Hurley to lead CBS multi-camera comedy pilot; and David Alan Grier signs onto ABC's "Prospect."

[03/04/20 - 12:29 PM]
Tony(R) Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore Joins Cast of "Power" Prequel "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
The character of Jukebox first appeared in the original "Power" series portrayed by Tony(R) Award-winner Anika Noni-Rose.

[02/25/20 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 25
Updates include: Stella Baker to lead "The Republic of Sarah" for The CW; Mekai Curtis lands title role on "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"; and Sarah Gadon tapped for USA's "Evel."

[02/19/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 19
Updates include: Annaleigh Ashford to star in comedy "B Positive" at CBS; James Wolk tapped as "Ordinary Joe" at NBC; and Keegan Allen cast in The CW's "Walker" reboot series.

[02/14/20 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 14
Updates include: Netflix pulls the plug on "Insatiable"; Topher Grace to star in ABC's "Home Economics"; and Riann Steele tapped for "Debris" at NBC.

[02/09/20 - 10:01 AM]
The Expansion of the "Power" Universe Continues with the Reveal of Three New Series
"Power Book III: Raising Kanan," "Power Book IV: Influence" and "Power Book V: Force" will follow the previously announced "Power Book II: Ghost."







POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN (STARZ)
Returns in TBA 2025 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/18/21 - ???
STATUS:
returning in 2024/2025 (date TBA)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
4 (??? episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Season 4 (in advance of Season 3) ordered on 11/28/23
DESCRIPTION:
(from Starz's web site, December 2023) Kanan and the rest of the Thomas family must confront an existential crisis that challenges their very identity. Season Premiere Friday, December 1. #PowerNeverEnds
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ade Chike Torbert as Scrappy
· Annabelle Zasowski as Nicole Bingham
· Annalynne McCord as Toni
· Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox
· Joey Bada$$ as Unique
· London Brown as Marvin
· Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou
· Mekai Curtis as Kanan Stark
· Natalee Linez as Jessica Figueroa
· Omar Epps as Howard
· Patina Miller as Raquel Thomas
· Quincy Brown as Crown
· Shanley Caswell as Burke
· Toby Sandeman as Symphony Bosket
CREW INFORMATION:
· Bart Wenrich as EP
· Chris Salek as EP
· Courtney A. Kemp as EP
· Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as EP
· Danielle DeJesus as EP
· Mark Canton as EP
· Rob Hardy as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Shana Stein as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a tv series
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Atmosphere Entertainment MM
· End of Episode
· G-Unit Film and Television
· Lionsgate Television