STARZ GREENLIGHTS “POWER BOOK IV: FORCE” STARRING JOSEPH SIKORA AS THE THIRD NEW SERIES WITHIN THE “POWER” UNIVERSE
Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today the series order for “POWER BOOK IV: FORCE,” which will be the third new series in the expanded “Power” Universe from creator, writer and executive producer Courtney A. Kemp and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. “POWER BOOK IV: FORCE” 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. Robert Munic (“Vital Signs,” “Ice”) will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series.
“‘Power’ has been one of the most successful series in premium pay television during its six-year run, garnering more than 10 million multiplatform views in its last two seasons and we can’t wait to take fans in a whole new direction as we pick-up Tommy’s story with ‘Power Book IV: Force,'” said Starz President of Programming Christina Davis.
As the “Power” franchise continues to expand, the STARZ Original series “POWER BOOK II: GHOST,” starring Michael Rainey Jr., Naturi Naughton, Mary J. Blige and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, is set to premiere on Sunday, September 6 at 9 PM ET/PT before moving to its regular timeslot at 8 PM on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada, and day and date on the Starzplay international streaming service around the world. The premiere season for “Ghost” will be split into two parts of five episodes each, with the second half scheduled to air later this year.
“POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN,” the prequel story that takes viewers back to the ’90s and the early years of iconic “Power” character Kanan Stark, is set to resume production this fall for its STARZ debut in 2021. Mekai Curtis stars as young Kanan Stark, alongside an amazing cast including Tony-award winner Patina Miller who will play his mom, Raquel Thomas, Omar Epps, Hailey Kilgore and Lovie Simone. “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is created by Sascha Penn who serves as showrunner and executive producer.
The “Power” Universe series are executive produced by “Power” creator and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp through her company End of Episode and through her overall deal with Lionsgate Television, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through his G-Unit Film and Television. Also serving as executive producers on the “Power” Universe series are Mark Canton through his Atmosphere Entertainment MM, End of Episode’s Danielle DeJesus and Chris Selak, Shana Stein and Bart Wenrich. The “Power” Universe series are a production of Lionsgate Television.
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About Power Book IV: Force TV Show
The third spinoff in the "Power" franchise debuted February 6 as the most-watched premiere ever in STARZ history with 3.3M multiplatform views in the U.S. alone.
The season premiere of "Power Book IV: Force" broke app viewership records delivering the most-watched day on the STARZ app and on linear as the highest-rated premiere - both in the network's history.
"Fans have been eagerly awaiting Joseph's return as the iconic 'Tommy Egan' and from the show's record-setting debut, it was clear right away that they want to see another season of him taking on this new city," said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO at STARZ. "We are thrilled to have Joseph back in the 'Power' Universe and to be expanding the world with a new tapestry of power players brought to life by our fantastic cast."
"Power Book IV: Force" stars Joseph Sikora ("Power," "Ozark"), Isaac Keys ("Get Shorty," "The Oath"), Lili Simmons ("Banshee," "Ray Donovan"), Gabrielle Ryan ("The Haves and the Have Nots," "Bonding"), STARZ Original series "Hightown" alum Shane Harper ("A Teacher"), Kris D. Lofton ("Ballers," "Empire"), Anthony Fleming III ("Prison Break," The Beast), Lucien Cambric ("Chicago P.D.," "The Chi") and Tommy Flanagan ("Sons of Anarchy," Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ).
Gary Lennon ("Power," "Hightown," "Euphoria") will join the second season as showrunner and executive producer of "Power Book IV: Force." "Power Book IV: Force" is executive produced by Courtney A. Kemp, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Mark Canton. The "Power" Universe series are executive produced by "Power" creator and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp through her production company End of Episode, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM. Terri Kopp ("BMF," "For Life") and End of Episode's Chris Selak will also executive produce. Lionsgate Television produces the series for STARZ.
"Power Book IV: Force" 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. As Tommy leaves New York after losing Ghost, LaKeisha and the only city he's ever known, he makes a quick detour to close an old wound that's been haunting him for decades. What was supposed to be a quick stop turns into a labyrinth of family secrets and lies Tommy thought were long buried. One step leads to another and Tommy quickly finds himself in Chicago's drug game, inserting himself between the city's two biggest crews. In a city divided by race, Tommy straddles the line, ultimately becoming the lynchpin that not only unites them - but holds the POWER to watch them crumble. As the first season unfolds at breakneck speed, Tommy uses his outsider status to his advantage, breaking all the local rules and rewriting them on his quest to become the biggest drug dealer in Chicago.
Featuring fan favorite character, Tommy Egan, will premiere Sunday, February 6, at 9:00pm ET on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada and on its international streaming platform STARZPLAY across Europe, Latin America, and Japan. Joseph Sikora ("Power," "Ozark") will reprise his iconic role in the fourth installment of the "Power" Universe, as he leaves New York behind and plans to take on a city of his own: Chicago.
The other cast includes Isaac Keys ("Get Shorty," "The Oath"), Lili Simmons ("Banshee," "Ray Donovan"), Gabrielle Ryan ("The Haves and the Have Nots," "Bonding"), STARZ Original series "Hightown" alum Shane Harper ("A Teacher"), Kris D. Lofton ("Ballers," "Empire"), Anthony Fleming III ("Prison Break," The Beast), Lucien Cambric ("Chicago P.D.," "The Chi") and Tommy Flanagan ("Sons of Anarchy," Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2).
"Power Book IV: Force" is executive produced by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. The "Power" Universe series are executive produced by "Power" creator and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp through her production company End of Episode, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM. End of Episode's Chris Selak, Shana Stein and Bart Wenrich also executive produce. Lionsgate Television produces the series for STARZ.
"POWER BOOK IV: FORCE" 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. Robert Munic ("Vital Signs," "Ice") will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series.
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