Starz has released the trailer and key art for the fifth season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Season 5 will premiere on June 12, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays on the Starz app, and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.
The trailer confirms Patina Miller will return as Kanan Stark’s (Mekai Curtis) mother, Raquel Thomas in the prequel “Power” universe series that follows Kanan Stark’s entry into the drug business.
“Now, in Season Five, Kanan’s true ruthlessness takes shape. He knows exactly who he is and who he must become to defeat his enemies,” per the official logline. “As his relationship with Raq reaches a point of no return, and any chance of reconciliation becomes a distant memory, war is inevitable. Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug game alongside Breeze, the Southside legend, and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous business. Many sacrifices will be made, whether it’s the Thomas family facing the collapse of their reign, Unique fighting to preserve his legacy or the Mafia maneuvering behind the scenes. yet, nothing will stand in the way of Kanan’s pursuit of power. After all, this isn’t the end for Kanan Stark. It’s just the beginning.”
“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” also stars London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Lou Thomas, Joey Bada$$ as Unique, Hailey Kilgore as Laverne “Jukebox” Thomas, Wendell Pierce as Ishmael “Snaps” Henry, Erika Woods as Stephanie “Pop” Henry, Tony Danza as Stefano Marchetti, Joe Pantolliano as Pino Bernardi and Leslie Grossman as Florence “Flossie” Sigel.
Creator Sascha Penn serves as showrunner and executive producer for the fifth season of the show. The “Power” Universe series is executive-produced by the creator and showrunner of the original “Power,” Courtney A. Kemp, through her production company, End of Episode; Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, through G-Unit Film and Television; and Mark Canton, through Canton Entertainment. Chris Selak also serves as an executive producer. Lionsgate Television produces the series for Starz.
“Power: Origins,” a “Power” prequel series that will pick up after the events of the “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” finale, is currently in production.
Watch the trailer and see the fist look images below.
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