ExtremeRavens Posted Friday at 05:23 PM Posted Friday at 05:23 PM Heisman Trophy winner, two-time NFL Most Valuable Player … Emmy Award nominee? Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is already a popular television draw on the football field, but now he’ll get the spotlight in a different arena — as an actor. The 28-year-old superstar will make his acting debut in an upcoming episode of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” according to People magazine. Jackson will appear as a guest star in one episode in season four of the crime drama series on Starz, People reports, playing a character named E-Tone who is described as an “intimidating figure not to be messed with.” “I’m so excited for fans to see me in this new role and thrilled to be part of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” Jackson wrote on Instagram. “My character, E-Tone, is a deadly, dangerous character – you don’t want to get on his bad side!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lamar Jackson (@new_era8) According to IMDB, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is a prequel set in the 1990s that chronicles the early years of Kanan Stark, the character first played by executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The series, featuring Mekai Curtis, Omar Epps and rapper Joey Bada$$, has an average rating of 7.7 out 10 on IMDB and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. Jackson has long been a fan of the show, posting on X in December 2023 that it was “so gas” and that he wanted to appear on a few episodes. Less than two years later, he’s getting his wish. New episodes of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” premiere Fridays at 8 p.m. on Starz and appear on the app at midnight. Have a news tip? Contact sports editor C.J. Doon at cdoon@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/CJDoon. View the full article Quote
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