“Alias” star Victor Garber and “Lost” actress Sonya Walker will play a “Power” couple. They just signed on to Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Starz drama debuting this summer.
Currently shooting in New York City, “Power” follows James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), who’s living a double life as a wealthy New York City nightclub owner and the leader of NYC’s high-end drug trade. In the process, Ghost has endangered his business and his family.
Garber will play the recurring role of Simon Stern, a renowned club owner and events guru who has the exact successful, legitimate lifestyle James “Ghost” St. Patrick covets.
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Walger whill play Simon’s wife, Madeline Stern, who greatly enjoys the benefits and affluent lifestyle her husband’s success has provided.
They join Hardwick and an ensemble cast, which includes Lela Loren as Angela Valdes, an old flame of James’s who unexpectedly reenters his life; Naturi Naughton as Tasha St. Patrick, wife, confidant and willing accomplice to James; and Joseph Sikora, who plays Tommy Egan, Ghost’s childhood best friend and business partner.
50 Cent and La La Anthony will also appear on the drama in recurring roles.
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Courtney Kemp Agboh (“The Good Wife”) created “Power” and will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Alongside 50 Cent, Mark Canton, Randall Emmett and David Knoller serve as executive producers in association with CBS Television Studios.
Industry Entertainment and UTA represent Garber. Walger is represented by Authentic Talent and Gersh.
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