EXCLUSIVE: Zuri Reed (National Treasure: Edge of History) has been cast in the series regular role of Tasha on Starz’s Power: Origins. Tasha is the young version of the character originated by Naturi Naughton in the original Power.
Starz has teased that the new spinoff prequel will be lighter fare, describing it as “a fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the ‘Power’ franchise.” The series will highlight “the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.”
Power: Origins is centered around the early years of the two lead characters from the mothership series, James “Ghost” St. James (Power‘s Omari Hardwick) and Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora), who will be played in their younger years by Spence Moore II and Charlie Mann, respectively. The character of Kanan Stark, originated by franchise executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, will be portrayed in Power: Origins by Mekai Curtis, in a continuation of his leading role in Raising Kanan.
The new story follows the trio as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City.
In addition to Moore II, Mann and Curtis, the previously announced cast also includes Jason Dirden, reprising the role of Traymont Stinson from Raising Kanan; Jennifer Ferrin as Tommy’s mom, Kate Egan; Lizzy DeClement local Queens nurse, Jill Wexler; Lenny Platt as finance bro, Lenny Seidell; Armani Gabriel as J-Boogs, one of Ghost and Tommy’s most trusted corner boys; and Everett Osborne as NY Jets tight end, Omay Moreau.
The recurring cast also includes Kelly McCreary in the role of Officer Melanie Rivers, Hill Harper as Detective Burns, Nadia Dajani, who will reprise her Power Book III: Raising Kanan role of Teresa Boselli, Damon Gupton as Detective Glover Archibald, and Tonya Pinkins as Grandma Charlayne, Ghost’s loving grandmother.
We recently revealed NBC’s Chicago Med alum Dominic Rains will recur as Detective Fred Drexel, who, after a controversial incident within the NYPD, is tasked with navigating an intense investigation. As is common with cases like this, things can and will get messy.
Power: Origins is currently the only “Power” Universe show in production, following the conclusion of Power Book II: Ghost in 2024, and most recently, Power Book IV: Force, the Tommy Egan spinoff that just wrapped its three-season run in January. Power Book III: Raising Kanan will end with its upcoming fifth season, premiering June 12. Power: Legacy (working title) is still very much in play, and when picked up at Starz, would take over the present timeline and would follow the events from Force.
Sascha Penn (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) serves as the showrunner and executive producer of Power: Origins from a pilot co-written by him and Power creator Courtney Kemp, who executive produces through her production company, End of Episode; alongside Jackson, through his G-Unit Film and Television; Mark Canton, through Canton Entertainment; Chris Selak; Kevin Fox; and Pete Chatmon, who also serves as a director. Lionsgate Television will produce for Starz.
Reed was previously a series regular on Disney+’s National Treasure: Edge of History and had a major recurring role on Showtime’s Flatbush Misdemeanors. She is represented by Vault Entertainment.
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