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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Power': Starz Opening Writers Room On New Spinoff As ‘Origins' Development Progresses
EXCLUSIVE: Amid Starz's push to build original IP with a raft of fully owned series in development following the split from Lionsgate, the network is also staying in business with its former sister studio on the flagship Power franchise and its continuous expansion. There is not one but two Power offshoots in the works, Deadline can reveal exclusively. The latest, which is currently untitled, comes from Gary Lennon (Power Book IV: Force) and Kendra Chapman (Power Book IV: Force), who executive produce, with Lennon also serving as showrunner. The writers room for the project, also known as Power: Legacy, is expected to open soon, sources said. More from Deadline 'Magic City: An American Fantasy' Docuseries Gets Premiere Date On Starz 'The Hunting Wives' Moves To Netflix For U.S. Following Lionsgate & Starz Separation; Premiere Date Set 'The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast' Renewed For Season 2 At Starz Featuring Interview With Terry Flenory No other details are available; however, Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr. are expected to lead the new series set in the present timeline, reprising their Power franchise roles of Tommy Egan and Tariq St. Patrick, respectively, we hear. The new offshoot is joining the prequel series Power: Origins, set after the events of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. In development since last year, Origins follows the early years of the beloved duo of Ghost and Tommy, who were played by Omari Hardwick and Sikora in the mothership series. Sascha Penn (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), who has been attached from the get-go as executive producer, will serve as showrunner on the prequel spinoff, whose development has progressed, with a writers' room currently open and its pickup chances looking good, we hear. If/when Origins is greenlighted, it would mark the fourth spinoff of the Power franchise, preceded by Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, which recently aired its fourth season and has filmed a fifth and final season; and Power Book IV: Force, which has wrapped filming its third and final season, coming later this year. They all followed the mothership Power series, which ran for 6 seasons. Power: Legacy is expected to follow the events of Force, as Ghost concluded its run last year. Essentially, this could open up a crossover for either Tommy or Tariq to travel to Chicago (Force) or New York City (Power, Power Book II: Ghost), OR somewhere completely new. Series executive producer and star Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has previously shown interest in expanding the franchise across the pond in London, but it could honestly be set anywhere. Sikora has previously appeared in Ghost as Uncle Tommy in Seasons 1 and 3. Penn, who created Raising Kanan, teased in a recent interview with Deadline that the conclusion of the franchise's first prequel could herald the return of Ghost and Tommy to be played by new, younger actors set in their early years. 'We're in the lab on Origins right now, and we're figuring that out and trying to see what it looks like, or what it could look like. I'm super excited about that show, and the world it opens up. Your timeline is correct. Ghost and Tommy start to appear in Kanan's life, sometime fairly soon, they're still very young during Raising Kanan,' Penn shared last month. With the addition of Shameik Moore in the Season 4 finale of Raising Kanan as Branford 'Breeze' Frady, the nephew of street legends Snaps (Wendell Pierce) and Pop (Erika Woods), it sets up the possibility for Ghost and Tommy to appear before the screen goes dark. Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan (Jackson) were in the drug game together, with Breeze taking the trio under his wing. Ghost eventually kills Breeze in the late 90s, which later inspires Tariq to kill his father. The Power universe expansion fits Starz's plan of keeping profit margins healthy by ending series after several seasons and launching new spinoffs. 'You look at the [Power] map and say, 'OK, if I take one of those characters out and spin one of those out, I can bring that on to replace the Power show at half the cost,' CEO Jeff Hirsch said last year. In addition to its various Power spinoffs, Starz also has the Outlander and Spartacus franchises, with prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiering August 8 and the Spartacus follow-up Spartacus: House of Ashur slated to debut later this year. The Power franchise is executive produced by the mothership 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 Canton Entertainment. Lionsgate Television is the studio. Best of Deadline List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lamar Jackson tried acting and was blown away by how hard filming a single scene really is: 'a lot goes into that'
Lamar Jackson opens up on acting debut (Baltimore Ravens) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took an unexpected detour this offseason, stepping off the gridiron and onto a television set. Known for his electrifying plays and dual MVP accolades, Jackson added a bold new entry to his résumé—acting. On May 9, Jackson made his on-screen debut in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, a gritty crime drama that's earned acclaim on Starz. But this wasn't just a casual cameo. Jackson fully embraced a chilling role as E-Tone, a no-nonsense hitman and associate of Unique, portrayed by rapper-turned-actor Joey Bada$$. In one gripping scene, E-Tone ruthlessly guns down a man in a bathroom stall with chilling calm. In another, he casually shrugs off the murder, exchanging lines with Unique like a hardened professional. It was a bold first step for someone who's never set foot on a television set before. Lamar Jackson takes on Hollywood: His acting debut left him with unexpected takeaways and respect What's even more intriguing is how this opportunity came to life. As Jackson shared during the Ravens' mandatory minicamp, it all began with a playful social media interaction. 'Shout-out to Sascha—that's the producer,' Jackson said, crediting Sascha Penn, the show's executive producer and creator. 'I tweeted about it. I was like, 'Man, Raising Kanan lit' or whatever. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 29만원 이벤트 임플란트 더 알아보기 Undo He posted about it and I commented on his Instagram post—I'm like, 'Don't kill me off. I actually want to be in the show.'' That lighthearted comment quickly evolved into a full-blown role. The filming took place in New York last summer, shortly after Jackson wrapped up his football season. And while he looked natural on screen, the Ravens star admitted he was surprised by the grueling process of shooting a single scene. 'I had a lot of fun with it,' Jackson said. 'And a lot goes into that. Shout out to all the actors and actresses because man. All day. For one scene.' He even clarified his excitement about the 'shooting'—laughing as he meant filming, not the criminal acts his character committed. Despite the solid debut and positive reception, Jackson made it clear he's not planning to trade touchdowns for takes anytime soon. His focus remains firmly on football. Still, at just 28, he's clearly planting the seeds for what could be a promising second act in Hollywood down the road. For now, fans can relish the surprise twist in Jackson's career, and maybe even look forward to more of E-Tone in the coming seasons—assuming he doesn't get 'killed off' too soon. One thing's certain: Lamar Jackson is not afraid to try something new, and when he does, he goes all in. Also Read: 'I still didn't win': Josh Allen calls MVP award worthless—says it means nothing without a ring Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Takeaways and observations from Lamar Jackson's media session at Ravens minicamp
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. After making a brief appearance during Week 1 of OTAs, Ravens MVP candidate and star quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at the Under Armour Performance Center for Day 1 of the team's mandatory minicamp. Baltimore had perfect attendance on the afternoon, and Tuesday provided the first official opportunity for the Ravens' retooled offense to take the field with Jackson at quarterback, Derrick Henry at running back, and an elite trio at wide receiver and a dynamic duo at tight end. Jackson met with the media for the first time since the Ravens' playoff loss in Buffalo to the Bills five months ago, and the star quarterback acknowledged he still hasn't gotten over that defeat. Advertisement With Jackson and the Ravens set for the final mini-camp practice on Wednesday or Thursday, we're looking at takeaways and analysis from the quarterback's session. Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Jackson took the playoff loss to Josh Allen hard "We're going to bounce back," Jackson said after Tuesday's minicamp practice. "And when we come back, I feel like we're going to have vengeance on our mind." Jackson still has faith in Mark Andrews The Ravens' tight end dropped what would have been a game-tying two-point conversion late, which would have tied the game with 1:33 remaining. Jackson and Andrews have been quiet on the topic this off-season, but the quarterback had his tight end's back in a crucial moment. Jackson on his acting debut Jackson has multiple layers to his personality, and the MVP candidate took his talents to a Friday night television screen on the biggest of stages. Jackson made his acting debut on an episode of Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 4. Jackson on Ravens' WR DeAndre Hopkins Tuesday offered the first opportunity for Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins to share the same field with offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Jackson had no comment on his contract Jackson spoke to the media for the first time since the Ravens' AFC divisional round loss and declined to address his contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore would likely want a new deal with Jackson before the start of next offseason, when his 2026 salary cap figure soars to $74.5 million. "I never discuss contract situations here," Jackson said. "I don't want to talk about it, if that's OK with you." Jackson wants Jaire Alexander Jackson would speak on the Ravens potentially acquiring his former college teammate, and All-Pro cornerback, Jaire Alexander. Jackson said he has spoken with Alexander, who was a teammate at Louisville. "Go get him, Eric," Jackson said, referring to Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. "I love all our corners, don't get me wrong. But go get him, Eric." This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Lamar Jackson says he's still hunted by playoff loss to Bills
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Takeaways and observations from Lamar Jackson's media session at Ravens minicamp
Takeaways and observations from Lamar Jackson's media session at Ravens minicamp Speaking for the first time since the playoff loss in Buffalo five months ago, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson acknowledged he still hasn't gotten over that defeat. After making a brief appearance during Week 1 of OTAs, Ravens MVP candidate and star quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at the Under Armour Performance Center for Day 1 of the team's mandatory minicamp. Baltimore had perfect attendance on the afternoon, and Tuesday provided the first official opportunity for the Ravens' retooled offense to take the field with Jackson at quarterback, Derrick Henry at running back, and an elite trio at wide receiver and a dynamic duo at tight end. Jackson met with the media for the first time since the Ravens' playoff loss in Buffalo to the Bills five months ago, and the star quarterback acknowledged he still hasn't gotten over that defeat. With Jackson and the Ravens set for the final mini-camp practice on Wednesday or Thursday, we're looking at takeaways and analysis from the quarterback's session. Jackson took the playoff loss to Josh Allen hard "We're going to bounce back," Jackson said after Tuesday's minicamp practice. "And when we come back, I feel like we're going to have vengeance on our mind." Jackson still has faith in Mark Andrews The Ravens' tight end dropped what would have been a game-tying two-point conversion late, which would have tied the game with 1:33 remaining. Jackson and Andrews have been quiet on the topic this off-season, but the quarterback had his tight end's back in a crucial moment. Jackson on his acting debut Jackson has multiple layers to his personality, and the MVP candidate took his talents to a Friday night television screen on the biggest of stages. Jackson made his acting debut on an episode of Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 4. Jackson on Ravens' WR DeAndre Hopkins Tuesday offered the first opportunity for Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins to share the same field with offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Jackson had no comment on his contract Jackson spoke to the media for the first time since the Ravens' AFC divisional round loss and declined to address his contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore would likely want a new deal with Jackson before the start of next offseason, when his 2026 salary cap figure soars to $74.5 million. "I never discuss contract situations here," Jackson said. "I don't want to talk about it, if that's OK with you." Jackson wants Jaire Alexander Jackson would speak on the Ravens potentially acquiring his former college teammate, and All-Pro cornerback, Jaire Alexander. Jackson said he has spoken with Alexander, who was a teammate at Louisville.
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'BMF' stars La La, Davinchi speak on season 4: 'Bunch of action'
'BMF' stars La La, Davinchi speak on season 4: 'Bunch of action' Show Caption Hide Caption La La Anthony and Da'Vinchi reflect on 'BMF' season 4 "BMF" actors La La Anthony and Da'Vinchi give insight on what fans can expect for Season 4 of the hit Starz crime drama. "See it, touch it, obtain it" and "womb to the tomb" are the codes that Meech (Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr.) and Terry (Da'Vinchi) live by. Although bonded by blood, their approach to the drug game is different: Meech is rambunctious, while Terry is more prudent. At the nucleus of their brotherhood were love, loyalty, and the zeal to expand their drug trafficking enterprise. However, "BMF" Season 4 raises the question of what happens when that foundation starts to crumble. In the first episode of Starz's crime drama titled "Graduation Day," Terry is struggling to keep the business afloat while Meech has been missing in action for months following their temerarious trip to Mexico. When Meech finally returns to Detroit, unbeknownst to Terry, they get into a heated altercation that foreshadows the direction of their relationship. Loyal associate Hoop asked what everyone in the room was wondering: "What the (expletive) happened in Mexico?" 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan': Patina Miller discusses season 4, her return as Raq Season 4 will reveal the mysterious events in Mexico Da'Vinchi told USA TODAY that the fight between Meech and Terry in the show highlights how their bond begins to crack. "They were done," the actor said. "And as the season progresses, you start seeing in the flashbacks in Mexico what led to this fight." The scene was intense on screen, but shooting it was a blast: "This season has a bunch of action, so choreographing that fight was hilarious. Working with [Lil Meech] and then teaching him how to throw a camera punch, it was really funny." "BMF," executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, is loosely inspired by the real events of the Flenory brothers, the founders of the "Black Mafia Family," dubbed one of the most notorious drug organizations in the U.S. known for ties with drug cartels. The story follows Big Meech and Southwest T's humble beginnings in 1980s Detroit and their rise to kingpin status, which thrust them into prominent circles alongside legendary hip-hop acts. Both were sentenced to three decades behind bars, but T was released in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Big Meech was later let out last October to finish his sentence in a halfway house in Florida. His son plays him in the show.) "I had a conversation with Terry Flenory himself, and he was proud and honored by how I was portraying him on screen," said Da'Vinchi. "And to me, I was like, Yo, that's an Emmy right there. That's an award." 'I'm going to boss up now' Watch clips from Season 4 of 'BMF' Starz's "BMF" returned for Season 4 on June 6. COURTESY 'BMF' / STARZ In Season 4, Terry's convoluted relationship with Markisha Taylor (Alani 'La La' Anthony) also shifts from personal to professional when she approaches him with a proposition to get involved in the drug business. "She's tired of relying on men, and now she's like, I want to be my own boss. I want my own independence. I want to do this myself, which a lot of women can relate to," La La said. "In relationships, a lot of times we lose ourselves, we lose our identity, and Markisha is just tired of it, so she's like, 'I'm going to boss up now. I want to be in charge of my life and the decisions I make.' So it's an interesting journey to see her take this season." When Markisha is first introduced, she is an insurance company employee and the wife of Boom, a local drug dealer who physically abuses her. La La expressed that playing a survivor of domestic violence "was tough," and she wanted to approach the role with care. "It was difficult to go to that place and also to see what she went through," she added. In the first three seasons, Terry and Markisha's connection turns into a love affair that strains Terry's relationship with the mother of his children, LaWanda (Sydney Mitchell), and raises the eyebrows of Meech. Markisha is mature and coaches Terry to get him out of his brother's shadow. "I think Markisha strokes his ego, whether it's conscious or unconscious," Da'Vinchi said. "She has a knowledge of the game that he doesn't have." Markisha "reaffirms everything he feels about Meech and the independence that he wants in the game," he continued. More: Starz's 'BMF' returns for Season 4: Cast, episode schedule, release date, trailer 'So many enemies' With B-Mickie (Myles Truitt) and Lamar's (Eric Kofi-Abrefa) return to the show, on top of other obstacles, there is a lot of pressure on Meech and Terry. " It's just so many enemies coming at us at once that it's hard for us to watch each other's six," Da'Vinchi said. " It's super intense. You don't know who to trust. It's almost like our luck ran out this season." La La calls Season 4 "incredible," adding that it has "so many twists and turns." Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
