Prime Video has now unveiled the first teaser trailer for their electrifying new upcoming series, “The Power,” starring Toni Collette (Hereditary) and John Leguizamo (The Menu).
Described as an “emotionally driven global thriller,” the series is based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Naomi Alderman.
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In the 10-episode first season, “The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, teenage girls develop the power to electrocute people at will. The series features a cast of remarkable characters from London to Seattle, Nigeria to Eastern Europe, as the Power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of the power balance of the world.”
The series is from Amazon Studios and SISTER, with “True Blood’s” Raelle Tucker serving as showrunner.
Collette stars as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez, with Leguizamo starring as Rob Lopez, Auli’i Cravalho stars as Jos Cleary-Lopez, Toheeb Jimoh as Tunde Ojo, Josh Charles as Daniel Dandon, Eddie Marsan as Bernie Monke, Ria Zmitrowicz as Roxy Monke, Zrinka Cvitešić as Tatiana Moskalev, Halle Bush as Allie Montgomery.
“The Power” will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, March 31, with new episodes available each Friday.