Exclusive: Erika Woods talks playing Pop on Power Book III: Raising Kanan
As we approach the final episode to the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales recently caught up with actress Erika Woods, who plays Stephanie "Pop" Henry. Pop is one-half of the duo Snaps and Pop, the OG gangsters on the series. Woods stars alongside her real-life partner Wendell Pierce, who plays her on-screen husband, Ishmael "Snaps" Henry.
Kanan Stark’s (MeKai Curtis) journey over the last four seasons of “Raising Kanan” has been fraught with ambition, betrayal and relentless attempts to escape his mother’s shadow. He once looked up to Raq, eager to join her empire, but he soon learned the truth about who she really was and the secrets she was hiding from him. Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever. Although he embraced his true self, and broke free from his mother’s influence, he still couldn’t let her crimes go unanswered.
Now, in Season Five, Kanan’s true ruthlessness takes shape. He knows exactly who he is and who he must become to defeat his enemies. Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug business alongside Southside legend Breeze (Shameik Moore), and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous game. Whether it’s the Thomas family facing the collapse of their reign, Unique (Joey Bada$$) fighting to preserve his legacy or the Mafia maneuvering behind the scenes, many sacrifices will be made. However, nothing will stand in the way of Kanan’s pursuit of power. After all, this isn’t the end for Kanan Stark. It’s just the beginning.
Woods’ previous credits include NBC’s The Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, NBC’s The Michael J. Fox Show and the film Burning Cane. She has also appeared in numerous national commercials and served as an Associate Producer on the Feature Film Santorini Blue. She most recently appeared in the Hulu They Fight.