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Creator's Fiancee Joins Raising Kanan Cast
3 Jul
Summary
- Leslie Grossman stars as Flossie in the final season.
- Show creator Sascha Penn's fiancée, Grossman, joined the cast.
- The couple privately tied the knot in Martha's Vineyard.
Leslie Grossman is now a part of the final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, taking on the role of Flossie, a madam in New York City. Her involvement in the show came about while she was engaged to the series' creator and showrunner, Sascha Penn.
Penn revealed that Grossman's name surfaced during writer discussions for the character, with writer Naja Rayne suggesting Leslie. He admitted it wasn't his initial idea but acknowledged it as a great one, leading to Grossman's casting. He described the experience of working with his now-wife as 'great' and 'amazing.'
Grossman announced her engagement in October 2024, keeping Penn's identity private initially. She later confirmed their engagement to PEOPLE, calling Penn a 'brilliant writer' and 'super talented.' The proposal occurred privately in Martha's Vineyard. The couple subsequently married in Martha's Vineyard the following summer.
Following their elopement, they celebrated with an intimate dinner at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve, orchestrated by Ryan Murphy. Both Penn and Grossman were previously married and have children. Grossman has a daughter named Goldie, and Penn has three children. They have found blending their families to be a positive experience.
