Starz has greenlit “Power: Legacy,” a new installment in the “Power” franchise, with Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr. reprising their roles. The series centers on Tommy Egan (Sikora) and Tariq St. Patrick (Rainey Jr.), reuniting after the death of James “Ghost” St. Patrick, Tariq’s father. Starz has ordered eight episodes for the first season. Deadline and Variety both report that the show is being developed as a new, New York–set sequel focused on the characters’ continued story.
The outlets also agree on the show’s creative leadership. Gary Lennon, who has worked on “Power” projects and most recently concluded his run as showrunner of “Power Book IV: Force,” is set to serve as showrunner and executive producer. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is involved as an executive producer, consistent with his role in the franchise’s development.
Overall, the reported details confirm Starz’s commitment to an eight-episode first season featuring the return of two central cast members and a new storyline that builds on the franchise’s existing relationships and fallout.
