Starz has granted an early renewal for Season 4 of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” preceding the Season 3 premiere scheduled for December 1 on Starz. The production of Season 4 is currently in progress in New York.
Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz, expressed excitement about continuing Kanan Stark’s narrative, anticipating that fans will witness how his formative years shape him into the ruthless villain introduced in the original “Power” series. Busby stated, “After viewers witness the battle lines drawn between Raq and Kanan in this upcoming third season, we are confident they will demand more.”
The series, set in the early 1990s, delves into the origin story of the fan-favorite character Kanan Stark, exploring his entry into the criminal world through his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas, who runs the family’s drug empire with ruthlessness.
The cast includes MeKai Curtis as Kanan, Patina Miller as Raq, Omar Epps as Detective Malcolm Howard, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas, Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox, Joey Bada$$ as Unique, Shanley Caswell as Detective Burke, Antonio Ortiz as Famous, and Grantham Coleman as Ronnie.
Sascha Penn serves as the showrunner and executive producer, with Courtney A. Kemp, the creator and showrunner of “Power,” executive producing through the End of Episode. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson also executive produces through G-Unit Film and Television, while Mark Canton executive produces via Atmosphere Entertainment MM. Chris Selak and Kevin Fox are additional executive producers, and Lionsgate Television produces the series.
Source: Variety
