Casting Update: Power Prequel Recruits Raising Kanan Alum, Ahsoka Actress Departs, Plus More

Starz has revealed six actors joining the upcoming prequel series "Power: Origins", including a familiar face from "Power Book III: Raising Kanan". Jason Dirden will return as Traymont Stinson, reprising his role from the previous installment.

Other cast members include:

• Jennifer Ferrin ("Hell on Wheels") as Kate Egan, Tommy's mother
• Lizzy DeClement ("New Amsterdam") as nurse Jill Wexler
• Lenny Platt ("NCIS: New Orleans") as finance professional Lenny Seidel
• Armani Gabriel ("Blue Bloods") as foot soldier J-Boogs
• Everett Osborne ("Chicago Fire") as professional football player Omay Moreau

The series will explore the early lives of Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan, portraying them as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise. The first season will consist of 18 episodes and is currently being filmed in New Jersey.

Additional TV Casting Updates

• Claudia Black, known for playing Klothow in "Ahsoka", confirmed she will not return for Season 2 due to filming location and personal obligations.
• Prime Videos "Tomb Raider" series has added Martin Bobb-Semple ("All American: Homecoming") as a series regular alongside Sophie Turner.
• Ed Weeks ("The Mindy Project") will star as a vampire father in CBSs comedy pilot "Eternally Yours", created by the showrunners of "Ghosts".
• Sarah Steele ("The Good Fight") will appear in NBC's "Brilliant Minds" as a recurring character, debuting on the January 5 episode as a patient who befriends Dr. Wolf, played by Zachary Quinto.

Author's Analysis: Key Cast Additions for "Power: Origins"

The recent casting announcement for Starz's prequel series Power: Origins provides a clearer picture of the show's direction. Jason Dirden’s return as Traymont Stinson reinforces continuity with Power Book III: Raising Kanan, giving fans a familiar connection to the franchise.

New additions like Jennifer Ferrin, Lizzy DeClement, Lenny Platt, Armani Gabriel, and Everett Osborne suggest the series will balance family dynamics, professional ambitions, and street-level conflict. Each character’s background indicates a multi-layered approach to storytelling, portraying both personal and social challenges faced by the protagonists.

Filming in New Jersey for an 18-episode first season highlights Starz’s commitment to a substantial narrative scope. With this ensemble, Power: Origins appears poised to explore the formative years of Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan with depth, while maintaining connections to the existing Power universe.

Sources:

• Casting News: Power Prequel Brings Back Raising Kanan Alum, Ahsoka Actress Exits, And More