Raising Kanan is the second of four Power spinoffs to debut on Starz.
Antonio Ortiz, who recurs in the first season, has been upped to a series regular for season two. The cast also features Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, Toby Sandeman, Shanley Caswell and Lovie Simone. Raising Kanan is set in 1991 and centers on 15-year-old Kanan (Curtis), the only child of Raq (Miller), a cocaine distributor with a growing network of dealers across New York City. Starz owner Lionsgate TV produces the series. End of Episode’s Chris Selak, Shana Stein and Bart Wenrich also exec produce, as does Kevin Fox. Kemp (via her End of Episode company) Jackson (via G Unit Film and Television) and Mark Canton of Atmosphere Entertainment MM. He executive produces with Power franchise creator Courtney A. Series creator Sascha Penn will continue as showrunner in season two. Guest Column: 'BMF' Is a Tribute to Detroit and Urban America “The anticipation globally for more of the Power Universe made it clear that the Kanan story needs to continue.” “One season isn’t enough to tell the coming of age story of Kanan Stark and his mother, Raq, a fierce and successful woman who is a force of nature,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, president and CEO of STARZ. Power Book III: Raising Kanan stars Mekai Curtis as the teenage version of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s character from the original series and Patina Miller as his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas.
The renewal for the 1990s-set series comes a week before its July 18 premiere on the premium cable outlet.
On 14 October 2021, Starz revealed the full trailer of season 2.Starz has given an early season two pickup to its third Power series, the prequel Raising Kanan.On 15 September 2021, Starz revealed the release date of season 2 being on 21 November.On 14 July 2021, Starz revealed that the second season will air in November.On June 21, 2021, Berto Colon, Alix Lapri and Paton Ashbrook has been promoted to regulars after their recurring appearances on the first season.Filming began on Februand ended on August 25, 2021.Matthew Cedeño as Diego "Cristobal" Martinez.Monique Gabriela Cuman as Blanca Rodriguez.Reggie "Redman" Noble as Theo Rollins.In doing so, Monet finds herself in bed with Mecca, a man who wants to show her a whole new world, potentially at the cost of destroying her old one, forcing Monet to lean on Tariq, who must decide what he really wants and what he’s going to sacrifice to get it. Her kids, Dru and Diana, question her moves as she grows more distracted, especially when Monet goes as far as trusting Cane again despite his actions against the family.
However, with two murders involving Stansfield, Monet Tejada has to question if Tariq is what’s best for her family as she seeks to protect her nephew’s professional basketball prospects at all costs. All of these options come with a steep price, so it’s back to business with the Tejadas. Unable to do it alone, he turns to those wielding power and influence: Davis MacLean and his new partner, Cooper Saxe, as well as Rashad Tate. With Tasha in witness protection, Tariq knows he must sacrifice anything to save what’s left of his family. Forced into the choice to take the life of his professor, Jabari Reynolds, Tariq finds himself drifting further from that which he’s been fighting to protect: his family. Patrick still running from a legacy that haunts him. “ Power Book II: Ghost” begins its second season with Tariq St.