A bit of over a decade in the past, routine media mogul 50 Cent formally dived into the tv biz by producing against the law drama sequence on Starz we all know and love at present as Energy. Following an epic six-season run spanning from 2014 to 2020, the “Energy Universe” was born and led to 2 spinoffs (Energy Guide II: Ghost, Energy Guide IV: Drive) and a prequel sequence (Energy Guide III: Elevating Kanan) that every obtained rave evaluations.
Following the conclusion of Ghost final 12 months, and plans for each Elevating Kanan and Drive to finish by 2026 — each are at present gearing up for finale seasons – it seems to be like we may be prepared for the following chapters on this ongoing saga. Fortunately for the followers, it was reported earlier at present (July 22) that two new exhibits are on the best way within the type of a prequel titled Energy: Origins and a derivative set in current day with a working title of Energy: Legacy.
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Origins, lastly telling the story of a younger Ghost and Tommy that’s been alluded to on just about each present within the Energy Universe, may even see the return of standout Elevating Kanan star Mekai Curtis (seen above). Legacy then again will see the return of current day Tommy (Joseph Sikora) and Ghost’s notorious son Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.) teaming up because it was hinted to within the last moments of the Ghost sequence finale. Extra particulars beneath, through Deadline:
“‘Energy: Origins’ follows Ghost and Tommy as bold younger entrepreneurs on the rise, decided to make their mark on the streets of New York Metropolis. The present’s logline says the brand new installment is a ‘enjoyable, rambunctious exploration of a brand new time within the Energy franchise, which can spotlight the unbridled audacity of younger males on the rise, decided to develop into legends within the sport.’
Deadline understands the lead roles of Tommy and Ghost have but to be solid. MeKai Curtis will reprise the function of early grownup Kanan Stark within the new sequence, which he has portrayed throughout all 4 seasons of ‘Energy Guide III: Elevating Kanan.’ Franchise govt producer Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson performed Kanan within the mothership sequence. ‘Elevating Kanan’ is ready to conclude with its fifth season, which is anticipated to premiere in 2026.
The franchise’s first prequel launched the character Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady (Shameik Moore), the nephew of avenue legends Snaps (Wendell Pierce) and Pop (Erika Woods), within the Season 4 finale. Based on present legend, Breeze performs a major function in Ghost’s budding profession as a part of New York’s felony underworld. Relying on what occurs within the last season of Elevating Kanan, Moore may return for Energy: Origins.’”
As for Legacy, Deadline gave an replace final month that confirmed a author’s room was formally open on the sequence. Particulars are nonetheless mum, so many are questioning if we’ll see Tariq heading to Chicago, Tommy making his return to NYC or the pair packing up and going someplace new altogether. We are able to’t wait to seek out out!
Admittedly, all this prequel speak received us fascinated about all the nice Black characters in tv historical past who undoubtedly may’ve shined in their very own prequel sequence. We rounded up 15 fictional faves, used a little bit of creativeness and concluded that any of those prequel concepts would’ve been pure gold. Mockingly sufficient, among the recommendations you’ll see beneath had been truly greenlit in some type or vogue. For instance, John Diggle had large plans for an Arrow spinoff sequence, Justice U, earlier than it was formally shelved again in Could 2023. The identical occurred to Tichina Arnold again within the day with a purported Pam spinoff to Martin, as with Taraji P. Henson’s deliberate Cookie spinoff to Empire that by no means materialized and most lately with the Daria spinoff for the character Jodie that would’ve been voiced by Tracee Ellis Ross. After six complete years of anticipation, MTVE Studios selected to not transfer ahead with Jodie and mentioned in a March 2024 assertion, “We have now beloved working with Tracee, Grace and the entire group on creating a movie that is filled with pleasure and genre-bending enjoyable with an inclusive, numerous, and unimaginable solid. We’re absolutely supportive of them discovering a house elsewhere and look ahead to partnering with them sooner or later.”
…justice for Jodie! We would like Cookie! Oh, and we’ll nonetheless take no matter Pam is pushing out!
Maintain scrolling for our alternative of Black TV characters everyone knows and love that might’ve undoubtedly used some extra display screen time in their very own prequel origin story. Tell us for those who agree:
Regine Hunter, Dwelling Single (1993 – 1998)
Performed By: Kim Fields
The outfits-per-episode alone would’ve made her much more of a method icon than what was already established on Dwelling Single.
Anna Espinosa, Alias (2001 – 2006)
Performed By: Gina Torres
No one gave it as much as Syndey Bristow when it got here to a beat-down fairly like Anna Espinosa. We’d like to see the place her coaching got here from, and the way she grew to become so evil, earlier than the occasions of Alias.
Cookie Lyon, Empire (2015 – 2020)
Performed By: Taraji P. Henson
That unfiltered mouth would’ve had us in stitches for seasons!
Pamela James, Martin (1992–1997)
Performed By: Tichina Arnold
Those that noticed the fourth to final Season 5 episode of Martin titled “Goin’ for Mine” received a preview of what this present would’ve regarded like. Who knew they even had opening credit ready?!
Maya Lewis (aka “Mama Pope”), Scandal (2012 – 2018)
Performed By: Khandi Alexander
A personality so good at being dangerous, we might like to see her early days of espionage. Oh, and the quotables!
Nyota Uhura, Star Trek: The Authentic Sequence (1966 – 1969)
Performed By: Nichelle Nichols
Though we now not have the late Nichelle Nichols with us to provide inventive route on a mission like this, the considered her legacy persevering with on is a pleasant thought in itself.
Teal’c of Chulak, Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Performed By: Christopher Choose
All we’ve got to say on the concept of a Teal’c prequel, which Choose himself tried to get off the bottom, is one factor: “Certainly!”
Principal Robin Wooden, Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997 – 2003)
Performed By: D.B. Woodside
An origin story in regards to the son of a slain Slayer, raised by her Watcher in efforts to avenge his mother? Depend us in!
Charles Gunn, Angel (1999 – 2004)
Performed By: J. August Richards
Whereas Angel was nonetheless serving to Buffy in Sunnydale, Gunn and his crew had been those retaining Los Angeles protected. Now that may be a cool story to inform on the small display screen!
Dr. Stephen Franklin, Babylon 5 (1993 – 1998)
Performed By: Richard Biggs
We sadly misplaced the Doc in actual life, however something is feasible while you’re coping with sci-fi. We’d be down for something, so long as there’s some tribute to Biggs.
Titus Andromedon, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015 – 2019)
Performed By: Tituss Burgess
Titus is a personality that’s hilarious in each sense of the phrase, and we actually consider this potential sequence would sweep awards season within the comedy classes.
Dominique Deveraux, Dynasty (1981 – 1989)
Performed (Voiced) By: Diahann Carroll
A younger Black actress with sufficient charisma to channel the regal Dominique Deveraux throughout her prime years is one thing we consider would make the late Diahann very proud.
Jodie Landon, Daria (1997 – 2002)
Performed (Voiced) By: Jessica Cydnee Jackson
We are able to solely hope Tracee finds a house for the sequence, which was restructured as a TV film earlier than getting shelved, sooner reasonably than by no means.
John Diggle, Arrow (2012 – 2020)
Performed By: David Ramsey
Justice for Justice U! That’s all there’s to it.
Darius Epps, Atlanta (2016 – 2022)
Performed By: LaKeith Stanfield
Exterior of lead character Earn, performed to perfection by Donald Glover, Darius simply had probably the most fascinating character improvement and facet tales. This may be an absolute win.
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