Power Book II: Ghost

Power Book II: Ghost is an upcoming American drama series created by Courtney A. Kemp that is set to premiere on September 6, 2020.[1] The series is a spinoff of the long-running series, Power.

Power Book II: Ghost
GenreCrime drama
Created byCourtney A. Kemp
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Bart Wenrich
  • Chris Salek
  • Courtney A. Kemp
  • 50 Cent
  • Danielle DeJesus
  • Mark Canton
  • Shana Stein
  • Michael Rainey Jr.
  • Naturi Naughton
Production company(s)
  • End of Episode, Inc.
  • Mawuli Productions
  • Atmosphere Television
  • G-Unit Film & Television Inc.
  • CBS Television Studios
Release
Original networkStarz
Chronology
Preceded byPower
External links
Website

Premise

Power Book II: Ghost will pick up the narrative just days after the Power finale. The sequel then follows Tariq navigating his new life, in which his desire to shed his father's legacy comes up against the mounting pressure to save his family.

Cast and characters

Main
  • Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick
  • Naturi Naughton as Tasha St. Patrick
  • Mary J. Blige as Monet
  • Method Man as Davis Maclean
  • Daniel Bellomy as Ezekiel "Zeke" Cross
  • Gianni Paolo as Brayden
  • Justin McManus as Jabari Reynolds
  • LaToya Tonedeo as Diana Tejada
  • Lovell Adams-Gray as Dru Tejada
  • Melanie Liburd as Caridad "Carrie" Milgram
  • Paige Hurd as Lauren
  • Quincy Tyler Bernstine as Tameika Washington
  • Shane Johnson as Cooper Saxe
  • Woody McClain as Cane Tejada
  • Sherri Saum as Paula Matarazzo

Recurring

Episodes
No.Title [2]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [2]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Stranger"TBATBASeptember 6, 2020 (2020-09-06)TBD

Production

Development

On July 26, 2019, Starz announced the straight-to-series order with the news that Mary J. Blige would star.[3] On February 9, 2020, Starz announced the premise of the series.[4]

Casting

Mary J. Blige was cast on July 26, 2019, with the initial news. On January 14, 2020, Method Man was cast in a main role.[5] The remainder of the main cast was entirely announced on February 9, 2020.[6] On July 21, 2020, Sherri Saum was cast for the series.[7] Two days later, Shalim Ortiz was cast in a recurring role.[8]

Release

The series is set to premiere on September 6, 2020.[1] The series' official trailer was released on August 4, 2020.[9]

References
  1. Iannucci, Rebecca (August 4, 2020). "Power: Starz Unveils Premiere Date, New Trailer for Book II: Ghost Spinoff". TVLine. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  2. "Power Book II: Ghost – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  3. Nemetz, Dave (July 26, 2019). "Mary J. Blige to Star in Power Spinoff". TVLine. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  4. Goldberg, Lesley (February 9, 2020). "'Power': Three More Spinoff Series Set at Starz". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  5. Patten, Dominic (January 14, 2020). "'Power' Adds Method Man To Mary J. Blige-Led Spinoff Of Starz Drama – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  6. "STARZ ANNOUNCES "POWER BOOK II: GHOST" CAST FOLLOWING HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FINALE OF "POWER"". STARZ Media Room. February 9, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  7. Patten, Dominic (July 21, 2020). "'Power Book II: Ghost' Adds 'Locke & Key's Sherri Saum To Spinoff Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  8. Petski, Denise (July 23, 2020). "'Power Book II: Ghost': Shalim Ortiz To Recur In Starz/Lionsgate Spinoff". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  9. Shafer, Elise (August 4, 2020). "TV News Roundup: 'Power Book II: Ghost' Sets Premiere Date, Starz Drops First Trailer (Watch)". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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