Here’s an extensive list of Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
Starz’s Power franchise has grown exponentially since its early days. After ending its six-year run in 2020, the original series spun off into three other projects: Ghost, Raising Kanan, and Force.
While all three are still airing, Raising Kanan is the next up to release new episodes. Its ten-episode third season is set to start airing on December 1 and finish its run on February 2, 2024.
Mekai Curtis – Kanan Stark
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Mekai Curtis’ Kanan Stark is the leading character of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He hails from a family of criminals and is intent on joining his mother’s drug empire.
While many believe was the son of an infamous gangster, Rondell Def Con Stark, his biological father is Malcolm Howard.
Curtis can be seen in other projects such as Milo Murphy’s Law, Kirby Buckets, and Arrest Development.
Patina Miller – Raquel “Raq” Thomas
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Raquel “Raq” Thomas, played by Patina Miller, is Kanan’s mother and a cold player on the streets. While she can be ruthless to her enemies, she reserves most of her affection for her son, who is everything to her.
Raq also has two brothers named Lou-Lou and Marvin.
Many might recognize Miller as Commander Paylor in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1and Part 2.
Omar Epps – Detective Malcolm Howard
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Omar Epps’ Malcolm Howard is a detective for the New York Police Department and has dedicated his career into trying to clean up the town of South Jamaica, where he grew up.
Unbeknownst to most, he is the biological father of Kanan Stark.
Epps portrayed Dr. Eric Foreman in 173 episodes of House and also appeared in Shooter and This is Us.
London Brown – Marvin Thomas
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While he isn’t known for his smarts, Marvin Thomas is the muscle for Raq’s drug organization. He is a key part of the family business and isn’t afraid to offer his thoughts on how to run things—even if those ideas are often dismissed.
He has a daughter named Jukebox, who has trouble connecting with him due to his frustrating personality.
Some of Brown’s previous work includes Ballers, American Soul, and Real Talk.
Malcolm Mays – Lou-Lou Thomas
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Malcolm Mays’ Lou-Lou Thomas is the confident younger brother of Raq, who is extremely loyal to his allies, offering a voice of reason for the family business.
While he plays a large role in a criminal organization, Lou-Lou has big aspirations of a future beyond that questionable life, and he nurtures a strong passion for the music business.
Mays also plays roles in Them, Snowfall, and Rebel.
Hailey Kilgore – LaVerne “Jukebox” Thomas
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LaVerne “Jukebox” Thomas is a corrupt cop played by Hailey Kilgore, who also happens to be the cousin of Kanan himself.
Kilgore’s past credits include Respect and Cinnamon.
Joey Bada$$ – Unique
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Joey Bada$$’s Unique is the most prominent drug kingpin in South Jamaica, Queens, and serves as one of the key antagonists in the drug scene for Kanan and Raq. Unique’s brother, who ran everything prior, is currently doing life in prison.
Bada$$ is a known hip-hop artist and has also acted in Two Distant Strangers, Ramy, and Mr. Robot.
Shanley Caswell – Shannon Burke
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Shannon Burke, played by Shanley Caswell, is a green detective who is Malcolm Howard’s partner. She comes from a long line of cops in her family and is always trying her best to look tough for those she comes across on the streets.
Caswell appeared in The Conjuring as Andrea, as well as in other projects, including NCIS: New Orleans, The Resident, and S.W.A.T.
Antonio Ortiz – Shawn ‘Famous’ Figueroa
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Antonio Ortiz’s Shawn ‘Famous’ Figueroa is Kanan’s funny best friend, a talented aspiring rapper who is always by his side. His sister means the world to him, and Shawn is always doing what he can to protect her.
Ortiz can be seen in High Fidelity, Mrs. Fletcher, and Orange is the New Black.
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