Veteran actor Joe Pantoliano will join the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan in a recurring guest role. Pantoliano is set to portray Pino Bernardi, the head of the Manhattan Mafia, bringing his extensive acting experience to the series.
Introducing Pino Bernardi, the Manhattan Mafia Boss
The character of Pino Bernardi is characterized by a quiet confidence and commanding presence. According to descriptions, he is
“supremely self-assured and the epitome of the old adage, ‘speak softly and carry a big stick.’ He doesn’t need to tell you he’s a boss, because you know it already.”
Pantoliano’s portrayal is expected to add significant weight to the storyline as the series concludes.
Context of the Show Heading Into Final Season
As Power Book III: Raising Kanan moves toward its conclusion, the storyline intensifies following the Season 4 finale, which left viewers with Kanan Stark, played by Mekai Curtis, holding a gun aimed at his mother, Raq Thomas, portrayed by Patina Miller. All previous four seasons remain available for streaming via the Starz app and other Starz platforms, allowing fans to catch up ahead of the final episodes.
Pantoliano’s Extensive Career Highlights
Bringing over fifty years of film and television work, Joe Pantoliano is a celebrated actor known for roles in films such as The Matrix, Bound, and The Fugitive. He earned an Emmy for his role on The Sopranos and recently appeared in projects including Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Dexter: Original Sin, Marvel’s Wonder Man, and gained an Emmy nomination for his role in The Last of Us.
Production Details of Final Season
The fifth season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan is led by showrunner and executive producer Sascha Penn. Executive producers also include Courtney A. Kemp through End of Episode; Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television; and Mark Canton through Canton Entertainment. Lionsgate Television produces the series for Starz, as it continues to expand the Power Universe.
