Asjha Cooper's Jarita Joins 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' Will Move to 'Power: Origins'

Asjha Cooper has been introduced as the character Jarita in the fifth and final season of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan.' According to Variety, she will continue as a guest star in the series before moving to a series regular role in the upcoming show 'Power: Origins.'

In the original 'Power' series, Jarita is the mother of Kanan's son, Shawn. The character was previously portrayed by Tasha Smith in a minor role during Season 2 of the mothership show.

What is 'Power: Origins'?

'Power: Origins' is described as a sequel prequel currently in production in New Jersey. The series will delve into the story of young Ghost, Tommy, and Kanan as they rise through the ranks on the streets of New York. The first season will consist of 18 episodes.

Who is involved in the production?

Sascha Penn serves as showrunner and executive producer for the final season of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' and will also showrun and executive-produce 'Power: Origins.' The pilot was co-written by Penn and Courtney Kemp. Kemp, the creator and showrunner of the original 'Power,' executive-produces through her company End of Episode. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson executive produces through G-Unit Film and Television alongside Mark Canton, Chris Selak, Kevin Fox, and Pete Chatmon. Lionsgate Television produces the shows for Starz.

Alongside Curtis and Cooper, Season 5 of 'Raising Kanan' stars Patina Miller, Shameik Moore, Leslie Grossman, London Brown, Hailey Kilgore, Wendell Pierce, Erika Woods, Tony Danza, and Joe Pantoliano.