Starz's Power Universe has been responsible for a lot of great things over the years: iconic characters, explosive spinoffs (and a prequel), and one of the most captivating franchises in television history. Perhaps the best of them all is the friendship it birthed between two of its biggest stars: Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo.
The "Power Book II: Ghost" actors first met during season five filming of their parent series, a crime drama about a man living a double life as a businessman and drug dealer. The Starz staple ran for six seasons before Rainey Jr. and Paolo were tapped to lead the franchise's first spinoff. As the two have previously recalled, their "Power" friendship wasn't instantaneous at all. In fact, they barely spoke on their first day on set together outside of their scenes. But as they tell Popsugar, something truly "organic" followed suit shortly thereafter.
"Michael and...
The "Power Book II: Ghost" actors first met during season five filming of their parent series, a crime drama about a man living a double life as a businessman and drug dealer. The Starz staple ran for six seasons before Rainey Jr. and Paolo were tapped to lead the franchise's first spinoff. As the two have previously recalled, their "Power" friendship wasn't instantaneous at all. In fact, they barely spoke on their first day on set together outside of their scenes. But as they tell Popsugar, something truly "organic" followed suit shortly thereafter.
"Michael and...
- 11/2/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
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