Omari Hardwick Addresses “Power” Spinoff, Prequels + How He Once Owed FOFTY Money

Star of "Power" Omari Hardwick stopped by The Angie Martinez show to address everything from the final season of the show to those rumored spinoffs in the work over at Starz.
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[@geraldkirkwood]

The fact he played Ghost so well he might not ever be able to escape that character, but on the flip side Ghost has made him more acceptable to lead roles in major production films long as he don't play a goofy character.

[@finisher3x]

He's tailor made to be in movies.

[@nestaparks9370]

Seems like he's in Ghost mode at all times. Very rare actors can be true chameleons where they are NOTHING or speak like the character they're portraying. Tommy Ford, Jeffrey Wright, Kimberly Elise, Jon Voight, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, and Geena Davis the only ones I can think of that have ever pulled that off.

[@malcolmxraw1342]

@Gye Nyame yea but nobody can stay in character how Sam could. Even as uncle Ruckus in Django

[@malcolmxraw1342]

@Gye Nyame Wesley did switch it up for Blade tho

[@ggyoung768]

Next day air damn near same character and demeanor

[@thekid26000]

I missed the whole 5 seasons of Power and when someone turned me on to it, I binge watched all 5 seasons in 3 days! I was hooked! After watching the last episode, I had withdrawals so I watched all 5 seasons again!!!

[@91WriterzStatus]

5 seasons in three days!?! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@thekid26000]

@@91WriterzStatus I did, stayed up til 5 in the morning on a few nights lol

[@onyxlotus6461]

That's how i watched it. And dammit...im getting ready to go thru all 5 seasons for the 3rd time. I just watched for the first time 2 months ago!

[@Trenchestrading]

I got put on after the 3rd season I was like damn why mfs never told me bout this I caught up so fast

[@thekid26000]

@@onyxlotus6461 Hahahahaha I totally get it lol

[@jimmybrown2040]

the fact that he even admitted borrowing money from people nd paying it back.. explains alot bout his character... i respect tht as a man...

[@MrPppitts1]

Jimmy Brown; true it is a reflection of both his character and his upbringing...

[@ruzacat1]

This man is so handsome, fly, and intelligent

[@215lc8]

He is so beautiful. He takes my breath away. If I was his wife I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of him.

[@ksimms4352]

Thirsty lol but when we do it yall clown us. But its all good lol. Larsario dawson

[@215lc8]

@@ksimms4352 I love it when my man can't keep his hands off me. It tells me he's still interested.

[@Aylaa382]

@@ksimms4352 man shut your bitch ass up

[@mariachattoo3354]

You sure right no rest

[@brandiwashington7910]

Yesssss girl!! Preach it

[@kyshac81]

I love Ghost. He’s my favorite character on the show.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

kyshac81 💜

[@jeffzaborowski6879]

For him to admit let alone speak on the loans and that aspect which is as personal as it can get for people. Does speak alot of this man. Love that. Real man!

[@MrPppitts1]

Jeff Zaborowski; I wholeheartedly concur with you.. The young man’s character is deeply rooted in his upbringing...

[@iamtrishelle]

Meeting Omari would be one of the best days of my life 😍👌💯God knew what he was doing when we worked on him 😂❤️

[@Deb.-on9ep]

Ghost is the hottest character to come to TV

[@H.K.5]

Tasha

[@msthang5366]

Hamza Khaliq I loved her character

[@rosycadena9826]

You got that right ! Hottest Character indeed.

[@sirswaggright]

Nah Tommy that hitta tho.....

[@caseywright2310]

Utube swaggiewright

[@kimberlyt4361]

I love the stories he shares. He humanizes 50. How cool is it to hear the big names help one another? Love this

[@ladyo8297]

Man i just love how he says Angie. Reminds me when he was tlkn to his lady Angie in power. He says that name with love

[@kerriecarr6819]

I can’t believe Angie was the number 3 for getting killed, Angela and Ghost had chemistry that was amazing to watch, I really think they could of done another season and kept her longer same with Craig!

[@e.c.1975]

So nobody is going to talk about how fine this man is?????

[@noirbellaqt624]

We don't have too..just 👀💋

[@rapidsmilebar6912]

😂😂😂

[@JamesWilliams-vq8nf]

Narcissism that is a cold phrase

[@leophoenix7165]

He’s delicious 😋 omg Is give him whatever he needed‼️Lord he’s fine 😍😍😍😍

[@chasityalexander2888]

Babeeee he hard to miss

[@winter4784]

He’s very handsome and I only liked watching POWER to watch Tommy and Ghost. I Hate That They’re Over The Show Now😢

[@LoverofLife863]

Every time and I do mean EVERY time I see Omari, I say (out loud) “Damn he is fiiiine.” It doesn’t hurt that he is authentic and intelligent. Whew! God bless his wife.

[@rgrainger91]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@TheOnynca]

Omari is a humble, wonderful guy!

[@elsie132]

Who has stared at this the ENTIRE time 😍😍😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Johnathanlovesashley4L]

Omari hardwick is a great soul .

[@temif6469]

This man is so beautiful!!!!

[@justintime5050]

he says Ang just like on the show

[@MrCrews-hl2le]

True 💯

[@TheSllik]

His character suppose to have his accent it isn’t changed or altered lol he a New Yorker with an Atlanta accent

[@tiffinyjackson8800]

I thought he was talking about the character on Ghost!!! Lol lol

[@Quoteablemoments]

Right I was confused at first I thought he was talking about the character on the show

[@magyamch]

I caught that also

[@crystaltaylor1757]

Omari definitely played the hell out of Ghost👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Robj007]

Much respect to this man✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@tracyshakur4053]

Call me thirsty I don’t give af but LAWD THIS MAN IS FINE! 😍

[@lisapursel2111]

Oh for the love of god, that there is perfection. I could watch him speak all day! Oh and that shirt he’s wearing? Speaks volumes 💙💙💙

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

Lisa Pursel those tattoos on those beautiful arms😋😘💜

[@kevinjohnson8495]

Dope interview Angie! I respect Omar so much more a good dude who knows the principles of this journey. They key is always paying what you owe rather it be financial or otherwise

[@acito_20]

That’s exactly why 50 cent is always blessed

[@greatnessforever6207]

Great interview from two Great people. I appreciate both of their work.

[@sanona129]

Damnnn O is fine. God bless you brother ❤️

[@bigsal1fly]

Lmao 50 a loan shark. Love that guy

[@richlength8937]

Hes a cancer. We love to help people in need if we have it

[@dayday1108ps4]

I can’t imagine talking to him without feeling he’s gonna tell me “you can’t stop me, no one can stop me, I’m glad you’ve become a professional at losing “😂😂

[@andorataylor9066]

I love how our black men can be supportive of each other.

[@ladyo8297]

Correction. Very few

[@randywave7]

This guy is cool man.

[@jujubugtheinternet_moongoa5104]

14:37 the 40k loan from 50-cent

[@yungsilk5652]

U a goat

[@TeezyHendrix4]

My nigga!

[@greatnessforever6207]

You the real MVP

[@DominicanOps]

Lol thank you for this. I am here just for the fofty story

[@CliftonAlexander.]

This the same thing I came here to see lol you are the best for saving us time

[@bigsisandlittlesiscarter6746]

What a blessing that he was able to pay them back and that he did pay them back awesome

[@erlingwilliams5685]

Omari is the FINEST man alive!!

[@jaychinks1947]

Ghost came into play at 0:51 with that look 👀🤣

[@DivinevirgoFeminine]

In my opinion! This is the SEXIEST MAN ALIVE! Period. And he will always low key be ghost to me.😍😍🥰

[@raineyj560]

Surprised he didn't win this year but corny ass John Legend did, smh

[@msgrownwoman]

He is sexy ass HELL!

[@iTzReloadedLeaguexD]

I feel like Omari should be typecasted into more roles like Ghost, I can't put into words how well he played that character. It feels wrong to watch him play a role that's not in Power.

[@here2saveu952]

Ghost so damn fine. I had a great dream bout him last night😂🤣😂❤❤❤

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

Jennifer Tiller 🤣🤣🤣

[@here2saveu952]

@@xxxloveydovey67xxx10 😂🤣😂 Girl I had woke up bout to take a pregnancy test already 😂🤣😂

[@kekeedordu8422]

angie martinez 20 plus yrs in the game still beautiful

[@lakorasarkodie5142]

Dre, Tariq n Angie definitely. Riq need a whooping like no other

[@kinxtalk3063]

Dope interview

[@wobblescs]

I love this dude. That shirt is cool

[@ifyogunjobi]

Love you Omari Hardwick

[@terriedavis1401]

Omari Hardwick is a dope ass actor. I loved him in Maryjane.He fine as hell.Id like to see him in more upcoming shows.

[@ladygracetalks]

At least the writers know when to bow out on top. Empire turned to shits! I'll miss it, but the writer in me thinks it is a great decision to make this the last season.

[@stevefinesse]

Convos With Jadas Rose honestly this is exactly the type of mindset you have to have , think as a writer you’ve made a story so good you have to end at some point to keep your legacy you have to end it on top , bc then you’re like shows who run out of ideas and have a show that’s shit be remembered as great , I’m going to miss power but I’d rather it end great then be forced to end bc it’s stale

[@PeteMcCorvey]

Empire is trash now. They have added too many characters and try to have too have too many story lines and end up abandoning them with no explanation at all.

[@Pagingnursejackie]

50 cent said from the beginning that power was better. There is no comparison. Empire was good for 1 maybe 2 but that’s it

[@barbarajordan6132]

I loved Omari Hardwick as Ghost on Power. Power the best show on TV.

[@sparkleinyoureyes8259]

I started watching power late but when I started I was upset at the end of each season b/c I had to wait until next season so I benched watched for months !! I even canceled starz until it started back up again !! Lol 😂 This season haven’t even started and I’m already upset b/c it’s the final season ... I’m up set about it !! Imma need a spin off !! 😂

[@badmothatrucka5459]

Humble dude!

[@fahadfahad6177]

Respect ✊ King Foffty from Dubai✌️

[@MrGerryp123]

This confirms Ghost is dead. He said it here, he knew it was coming to an end and played Ghost like it was his last season. Sounds like a man not reprising his role.

[@kingkreebz2564]

Bingo!

[@kingkreebz2564]

Kept saying, "was" and "had"

[@MrGerryp123]

@@kingkreebz2564 facts

[@darklovelydixon8414]

GREAT STORY OMARI❤️

[@dionnemccain3264]

This interview let's me know his character wasn't just shot but killed of the show

[@fab5ivcooperz414]

Interesting comment!!! ...I'm intrigued please explain why you say this.

[@makeshianesbitt2810]

Naw, HE IS POWER!

[@dionnemccain3264]

Makeshia Nesbitt you are correct he is Power but power is ending and a new saga begins. I didn't want him to go I'm gonna miss all that fineness but I'm telling you

[@dionnemccain3264]

Fab5lVCoopers 32 it was so many things that he said that gave me my perspective of it. He is done on there. If you don't mind it watch it again and listen closer

[@puggo25]

@@dionnemccain3264 that's what I'm thinking fr

[@realjccapo9148]

The “ Takashi69 “ in the back 😂😂

[@keysersoze764]

How many remember Omari as "Free" in Gridiron Gang?

[@jukarera1635]

good skin

[@wahidjahangir2358]

I love everyone in this show but ghost is my favorite he’s the best...We wish to see him more and more

[@jerryanthony1814]

Power was an amazing series ✊🏾.Empire too...... until they started showing graphic gay stuff 👎🏾.

[@naepatricep]

Jerry Anthony ya cyan handle it

[@anthonythompson7900]

Power never had any gay stuff

[@karynscott1276]

I never see gay stuff on power

[@jeannahtey531]

I can’t remember the season, but there was a gay scene in Power. ONLY ONE. It was the scene where Lobos was in the pool getting his dick sucked by his assistant. The cleaner came in bucking shots and Lobos shot back. He used past tense when speaking on Power. I am taking it as Ghost does die.

[@consciousluv]

I hate the gay scenes Power only had the lesbian scene! But that's it..I cant take the gay men scenes I have a long way to go to accept this

[@terrillmaxwell3862]

Dope!

[@ismailislamoski8160]

26:31 Free = Gratis hahahah, Sweden we here!!!

[@cliftontoney9474]

I'm glad i watch this.

[@aminah761]

Omg ❤️😍 he is soooo handsome 😊😊

[@erickajackson9212]

Watching this video because I am so sad that Omari is out of the Power family. We don't visit Power Heaven. Once you're dead on Power we don't revisit them like Julio, Proctor, and Ruiz. Once their gone it is final. Omari convince the writers to write you back in the show

[@georgialouisew4152]

Ericka Jackson actually he never said he was out. He never really answered her.

[@erickajackson9212]

@@georgialouisew4152 maybe so. I just hate the idea of him being dead

[@georgialouisew4152]

Ericka Jackson I know 😢

[@tyheemmcclam9816]

where do I listen to the podcast again

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

He can’t get out of the role lol he is forever Ghost

[@milakohen630]

50 is givin, word!!! Omari- great job on power!!!

[@lionessrising]

He pretty much confirmed that ghost will die.

[@jameshollister8294]

Lioness Rising when

[@tiffinyjackson8800]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@EB-ok3io]

Lioness Rising Yup

[@TharsanJeyachandran]

lit ep with O.

[@Adonisdakidd]

I love this man

[@love1orhate1boxingnewsupda61]

Tbh 50 didnt have to accept it back and still respected him more for trying to give it back

[@lisaclarkeclarke8892]

Wow you are looking so sweet 😍❤️ very cutie handsome black man

[@414finesser7]

2:24 what did he say?

[@deborahzink]

I love you 😘 James & Ghost

[@robertrogers6064]

Dope shirt

[@JayBeEazy93]

1:33 that's a fire suite no cap Fantasma 💯.

[@mathouval7064]

What’s the podcast name??

[@lsmith218]

Angie aggravating voice

[@bigman4603]

Is it just me but omari dosent look like ghost, i know it sounds stupid but

[@angeledwards6521]

Absolutley

[@chrisp6684]

I know exactly what you mean

[@awalovettepeter8099]

You dammed right and I think he does that on purpose.He is Ghost but he doesn't wants that to be his initial description

[@rootmagazine7209]

BIg Man I guess that is what you call great acting!! I’m gonna miss Power 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@slicklifestyle45]

real talk its crazy lol he played the fuck out that character

[@jorealmaquez7179]

Hope this not the last Season please

[@verlongrimes0971]

I'm surprised she didn't ask him about the infamous kiss he gave Beyonce

[@congoclick7670]

He already said 50 cent gave him money in another interview that he did last year so thats not new

[@jacquelinealston8994]

I love you Omari

[@levettabrown689]

Yes he is a beautiful black man, but how can we not acknowledge the serious thespian that he is??? Thank you O for Ghost

[@corinthianharris2]

That's so true... topic about the 20K!

[@cboulwar]

That’s interesting he slipped up caught himself and told us @10:59 Ghost was going to die in the final season.

[@jeannette55100]

He is a damn good actor !!!

[@kekeedordu8422]

POWER IS AN ALL TIME CLASSIC . NY STAND THE FUCK UP

[@Queenfisa]

Ghost may have killed more ppl during the show's duration, I'm sure Kanan has plenty of bodies before his bid, but he killed ppl who should've died.....Lobos, Milan, the drug cartel.

[@amonnoble9580]

People of color signifying but crossing off Black on the shirt. Why no one should take celebrities seriously when they talk about race and politics.

[@cherellecole8816]

His shirt says black× white×...HUMAN

[@robertrogers6064]

Also 50 did expect his money back..and he wanted by monday lol

[@nique-nique.]

Robert Rogers 🤣😂🤣😂

[@kenmrgentleman]

This confirmed ghost is in power book 2

[@chrismoore1906]

ken_mrgentleman of YPG i think it’s gon be ghost as a child. It’s gon do flashbacks of tommy & ghost when they first started in the game or they could take it in a route to where he’s in jail being prosecuted for every murder he committed 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chrismoore1906]

Tommy aint gon kill ghost

[@jeffzaborowski6879]

@@chrismoore1906 no sir. Aint in him. And ghost turn his back on him and that's a wrap

[@finisher3x]

@@chrismoore1906 - Well, he got shot today, and he's falling off of his balcony at the nightclub with a bullet to the chest. Is he dead? If not, who shot him?

[@brandonbates9259]

@@finisher3x I wanna say no way he survives,but it feels like something is up I dont know.1 month away!!

[@michelled.9864]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maadrio]

Hmmm very articulate and intellectual dude... can you imagine the value of hallmarl if O wrote greeting cards?

[@Neciy29]

Lol yelllllll but I paid him BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT

[@tstyles9690]

Handsome/Fine 'GHOST'

[@murielhowell3070]

Fine !!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍 Talented love to hear him speak ❣️

[@jstcallmegigi]

Just a Thought.... reading between the lines ... he shows up to the interview with a shirt that says black, white human with black and white scratched out so ... then Gucci seems there black designer to the gala and had him invite all his black friend’s Omari included to fix the black face stunt they pulled earlier and I fill like it was East to get him to do so because he in a bi racial relationship... but I still think he is an amazing actor etc

[@msthang5366]

Love you Omari!! I cannot stand Ghost though.

[@MAKAVELI446]

Us Capricorn’s are the fuckin truth 💯💪🏾

[@ricostracener5739]

The camera view back and forth is terrible

[@naepatricep]

Rico Stracener looks like mtv 🤣

[@JayBeEazy93]

1:00 that's that Capricorn shit. Yesssirr. Yes indeed. Mans die with secrets.