In exclusive Malacca feature, the cast of the hit series Power Book II: Ghost sat down to discuss the show's legacy and the bonds they've formed over the course of the series.
In 2014, a new The show premiered on the Starz network, becoming a fan favorite and changing the television landscape along the way. This show was Power. Ten years later, its spinoff Power Book II: Ghost has achieved the same levels of fan engagement as the last season that is about to begin. His cast members Power Book II: Ghost sat down for a cover story with Blavity and Shadow and Act and talked about the show's journey and how they grew closer as a cast.
Michael Rainey Jr.who plays Tariq St. Patrick, revealed that he had some doubts about the spinoff before it was officially announced. “When we were first told what it would be, [or] when they first told me, at least, I was like, “No, what do you think? This is not going to work.” He would explain his initial thoughts: “I'm not saying this because I didn't trust Courtney and her writing and stuff. I just know that the fans are really into work, and they didn't like Tariq. So I say “I don't know how it's going to work”. But it worked.” She was also boosted by Gianni Paolo, who plays Brayden Weston, and Alix Lapri, who plays the original Josefina “Effie” Morales. Power actors who are part of it Book II mold.
The addition of superstar Mary J. Blige to play Monet Tejada, along with The New Edition Story Starring Woody McClain and LaToya Tonodeo and Lovell Adams-Gray as Lorenzo “Cane” Tejada Jr., Diana Tejada and Dru Tejada respectively filled out the show's universe and added more depth to the show. The cast also talked about their closeness on and off set. “I just literally come to work and I look forward to working with people that I'm really close with, and I'm really good with and just really comfortable with,” Rainey said. “That, in itself, makes the job a lot easier and a lot more comfortable.” Legacy is also something they've spoken about clearly and are proud of as actors of color. “We are making changes. We make things happen. So I hope it will continue to impact those who need to be impacted,” Tonodeo said.
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