‘Raising Kanan’ Exclusive: Wendell Pierce &…
A new episode of Raising Kanan is streaming on STARZ, and followers are being handled to more of the ruthless ruling of two important characters.
Wendell Pierce is continuous to carry massive boss power as Ishmael “Snaps” Henry, a road legend drug seller who’s a “retired” bank robber. He’s not alone, nevertheless; he’s joined by Erika Woods, who performs his equal, the calculated and crafty love of his life, Stephanie “Pop” Henry.
A formidable couple on and off screen, Pierce and Woods are offering insight into their characters’ high-stakes world in Raising Kanan season 4 whereas additionally confirming that they’re more POWERful than that different standout STARZ couple.
Wendell Pierce & Erika Woods Talk Their Relationship, Pops & Snap’s Evolution In Raising Kanan Season 4
In the Power universe, the place loyalty is commonly examined and alliances can shift like sand, Pierce and Woods carry one thing uniquely unshakable to Raising Kanan: real-life romance.
Woods informed Managing Editor Dani Canada that it’s “heaven” working together with her real-life honey, and Pierce agreed. However, they each shared that they comply with sure guidelines in terms of their work.
The veteran actors’ relationship brings an further layer of authenticity to their performances all through the show.
“One thing that you never ever do is ask for unsolicited advice or give unsolicited advice,” stated Pierce with a giggle. “That will come back and bite you in your a**.”
Woods echoed that sentiment.
“We’re artists, we’re sensitive about our work like Erykah Badu!”
Still, they stated that they deal with their appearing work collectively, and it nurtures their personal relationship.
Speaking of that relationship, Pops and Snap’s relationship stays as steadfast as their time as energy gamers within the underworld, who carry a mantra of “F around and find out” in season 4.
“The thing that you’re gonna really understand is how we lasted so long in the game and with each other, because it’s not what the crisis is, it’s how you respond to the crisis,” Pierce informed BOSSIP. “And that’s what we’re schooling Kanan on this season. And then you see why we’ve lasted so long. You know, like we tell him, things may be changing, but there’s a certain normalcy when it comes to the game with us. You know, our deal is our deal, and you better honor it. So if you want to mess around, you’re gonna find out.”
Woods, whose character Pop has cemented herself as a scene-stealer together with her crafty allure, additionally hinted at an evolution this season.
“You’re gonna see a little bit of her temper,” she informed BOSSIP. “A little temper comes out this season, which I thought was fun to play with. But definitely tons of charm. Her and Snaps have that down, and she just knows men like the back of her hand and their egos, and we see a lot of that. She’s very messy. And you can’t underestimate her. It’s dangerous.”
Erika Woods Talks Pop Vs. Raq In Raising Kanan Season 4
Elsewhere within the dialog, Woods mentioned the dynamic of Pop versus Raq performed by Patina Miller.
The two had a tense scene in season 3 when Raq warned her predecessor to keep away from her son, Kanan.
However, Woods confirmed that Pops brushed it off.
“My crew is family, and they’re usually always around me, so I’m never scared,” she stated. “I know somebody’s got my back. I know he’s [Snaps] got my back. I’m not rea scared of Raq, but maybe that’s a weakness of mine. Raq is someone you can’t underestimate, but I think I’m the big dog.”
Erika Woods & Wendell Pierce Talk Ghost & Tasha Comparisons
As Pops and Snaps proceed to information Kanan deeper into the drug recreation, the characters have drawn inevitable comparisons to a different iconic Power couple: Ghost and Tasha.
But when requested by BOSSIP who was more highly effective, each actors answered with out hesitation.
“Oh, we’re more powerful,” Woods laughed. “We still together. He hasn’t run out on me [like Ghost did Tasha], come on!”
Pierce doubled down, mentioning that in contrast to Ghost and Tasha’s turbulent relationship, Snaps and Pop stay strong.
“You might not see all of our backstory, however I call her my higher half, we’re the best,” stated Pierce. “Nobody in the game has what we had. Forget Ghost!”
Woods added,
“I would also say, I like the fact that they didn’t show any mess in our relationship. You know, they had Ghost running around on beautiful Tasha and vice versa. So I like the fact that you don’t see that with us. You see a strong couple, like my parents were, like his parents were. And I really love that.”
While the sport could also be ruthless in Raising Kanan season 4, that is one couple that’s enjoying to win, each on and off the screen.
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