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Tommy & Tariq Reunite for New Power Series
4 Jun
Summary
- Tommy Egan and Tariq St. Patrick return in Power: Legacy.
- The series is set in the present, following events in Force.
- Starz is co-producing to fully own ancillary and downstream revenue.
Starz has officially ordered "Power: Legacy" to series, marking the return of fan-favorite characters Tommy Egan, portrayed by Joseph Sikora, and Tariq St. Patrick, played by Michael Rainey Jr. This new installment picks up in the present timeline, following the events of the "Power Book IV: Force" finale where Tommy and Tariq reunited.
The series will see Tommy return to New York City, joining forces with his nephew Tariq to dominate the city's criminal underworld. Gary Lennon, who recently served as showrunner for "Power Book IV: Force," will return in the same capacity for "Power: Legacy," also executive producing.
"Power: Legacy" is a significant co-production between Starz and Lionsgate Television. This model allows Starz to fully participate in ancillary and downstream revenue, a strategic move to expand its ownership of premium original programming.
The "Power" franchise continues to demonstrate immense success, with "Power Book IV: Force" achieving record-setting in-season growth. Globally, the franchise has accumulated over 2 billion hours viewed across all its series, highlighting its enduring popularity.
Additional "Power" universe series, including "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" and the upcoming "Power: Origins," are also in production, further expanding the narrative landscape for fans.
