‘Power: Origins’ Confirms 6 New Cast Members for Ghost & Tommy Prequel Series

Ghost and Tommy are entering a new era — their prequel era. On December 1, STARZ confirmed that production is officially underway on the long-awaited prequel series about Power‘s drug-dealing best friends. The network also revealed several new cast members.

In July, STARZ announced Power: Origins, which will debut with a supersized first season of 18 episodes. On September 10, the network revealed the actors cast to play the younger versions of Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora‘s characters. Since Power’s original run, fans have wanted answers about Ghost and Tommy’s backstories. Well, Power: Origins is going to deliver with a bang. TV Insider is breaking down the latest updates about the Power prequel.

Does Power: Origins have a release date?

Power: Origins does not have a release date yet. STARZ greenlit Power: Origins for an 18-episode first season, which is currently filming in New Jersey. The first season will most likely premiere in 2026.

Who will play Ghost & Tommy in Power: Origins?

Spence Moore will play a young James “Ghost” St. Patrick, while Charlie Mann will play young Tommy Egan in Power: Origins. Moore is best known for his roles as Chris Jackson in All American and Jacob Nash in Brilliant Minds. Mann notably starred in the 2024 horror film The Watchers.

The roles were originated by Hardwick and Sikora in Power. Younger versions of the characters, played by William Chris Sumpter and Ethan Cutkosky, were featured in a brief Season 6 flashback.

 

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During a recent N3on stream, Cutkosky was still interested in playing young Tommy. “I would love to. Blow 50 Cent [a Power producer] up and try to get me on that,” the Shameless actor said.

What is Power: Origins about?

The new Power spinoff will focus on young Ghost and Tommy. In this origin story, Ghost and Tommy are “ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City.”

According to STARZ, Power: Origins will be a “fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the Power franchise” and “will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.”

Fans first got to know Ghost and Tommy in the original Power series, which ran for six seasons from 2014 to 2020. At the end of the show’s run, Ghost was killed by his own son, Tariq. Tommy faked his death and moved to Chicago.

“I’m excited to continue to explore the origin stories of the Power Universe’s founding fathers,” said Sascha Penn, showrunner, writer, and executive producer. “Ghost and Tommy’s backstories have fueled years of constant fascination and speculation among fans, and I’m thrilled to be able to answer some long-held questions and share new layers of the story that viewers won’t see coming.”

Kathryn Busby, the President of Original Programming for STARZ, said: “Our fans have been asking for Ghost and Tommy’s origin story since we first met them in Power — and with the launch of this series, we’re delivering in a big way. This marks an electrifying new chapter in the franchise’s evolution as we dive deep into the legacy of these iconic characters and the explosive moments that shaped their path.”

Who else is in the Power: Origins cast?

Power Book III: Raising Kanan star Mekai Curtis will reprise his role as young Kanan Stark, played by 50 Cent in the original series. Curtis commented on the Instagram announcement about Moore and Mann’s casting, “Lace ’em up… TIGHT.”

Additional Power: Origins cast members include:

Jennifer Ferrin as Kate Egan

Tommy’s mother, Kate Egan, is melodramatic, attention-seeking, and manipulative, especially if she’s using and desperate to get her hands on her next fix. Despite this, Tommy is fiercely devoted to her, taking care of her and trying to keep her clean.

Lizzy DeClement as Jill Wexler

Smart, ambitious, and sharp-tongued, Jill is a nurse at a local Queens hospital with big dreams to someday go to medical school. A recovering addict who has experienced a lot of heartbreak in her young life, she falls hard for Tommy but is also quick to call him on his bullshit and frequent idiocy.

Lenny Platt as Lenny Seidell

A charismatic, confident finance bro turned fitness entrepreneur who owns a handful of successful NYC gyms with ambitions to create a fitness empire. Lenny’s business model relies heavily on providing steroids to his elite gym clientele, and he’s always looking for new partners.

Armani Gabriel as J-Boogs

Sharp, street smart, and scrappy, J-Boogs is a reliable foot soldier with a good eye for the game. He’s one of Ghost and Tommy’s most trusted corner boys.

Everett Osborne as Omay Moreau

A superstar tight end with the NY Jets and a generous friend to those in his inner circle, Omay invites his pals into an extravagant world of parties, hot women, and hotter cars — all with no strings attached — or so it seems.

Jason Dirden as Traymont Stinson

First introduced in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Traymont was a once-trusted associate of the Thomas family who betrayed them.

Depending on the exact timeline of Power: Origins, we’ll likely be introduced to young Angela, who was played by Camila Perez in the Season 6 flashback. The series is expected to feature young Tasha and young LaKeisha, who were played by Naturi Naughton and La La Anthony on Power.

Are there other Power spinoffs?

Power: Origins will be the fourth Power spinoff in the universe. The Tariq-led Power Book II: Ghost ran for four seasons. Power Book III: Raising Kanan has already filmed its fifth and final season. Power Book IV: Force, focusing on Tommy’s life in Chicago, is currently in the midst of its third and final season.

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