The “Power” universe series is executive produced by Kemp, the creator and showrunner of the original “Power,” through her production company End of Episode; Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, through G-Unit Film and Television; Mark Canton, through Canton Entertainment; Chris Selak; Kevin Fox; and Pete Chatmon, who also serves as a director. Lionsgate Television will produce “Power: Origins” for Starz.
ABC has officially ordered a pilot for the new spin-off of The Rookie, titled “The Rookie: North,” with lead actor Jay Ellis attached. The project comes from creator Alexi Hawley together with production studios Lionsgate TV and 20th Television.
The ad-supported diginet will debut in January 2026 across 60% of U.S. TV households, leveraging Lionsgate’s extensive film library and marking a strategic move into over-the-air distribution.
These include Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, BBC Studios, FIFTH SEASON, Fremantle, FOX Entertainment Global, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales.
The premium drama has been acquired by broadcasters and streamers across Europe, Asia, and Oceania, including ARTE, BBC Studios, Lionsgate Play, SVT, and TVNZ.