A dream has come true for Power executive producers Courtney Kemp and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson.
The two announced the first, of what is reportedly many spinoffs. They also confirmed that they tapped Mary J. Blige to star as the lead in the upcoming series.
News that the music icon will headline Power Book II: Ghost was announced by Kemp and Jackson at the 2019 Television Critics Association press tour Friday in Los Angeles.
“We have alluded previously to various spin-offs, prequels, and other expansions of the Power universe,” Kemp said. “Today we are pleased to announce that we are in pre-production on the first of what we know will be a collection of series inspired by the dynamic world of Power. Power Book II: Ghost will continue the journey of some of Power’s most controversial characters.”
“This is probably the most exciting thing that’s going to happen to me this year,” Blige, added as she took the stage at the event. “I’ve been a fan of Power since the very beginning and I want to thank Courtney Kemp and ’50 Cent’ for starting this conversation with me.”
The sixth and final season of Power will premiere in two parts on August 25.
