Lamar Jackson's Acting Debut: From NFL Star to 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan'

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson makes his acting debut in 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' playing the dangerous character E-Tone.

Lamar Jackson, the dynamic quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, is set to make his acting debut in the hit Starz series 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan'. Jackson will portray a character named E-Tone, described by the NFL star as a "deadly, dangerous character -- you don't want to get on his bad side."

Jackson's role is expected to intertwine with Unique, the series' antagonist, who made a dramatic return in the season three finale. The Ravens quarterback has been a vocal fan of the show, even expressing his desire to appear on it back in December 2023.

"Raising Kanan so Gas⛽️ I wanna be in a few episodes🤣🤣" - Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) December 9, 2023

50 Cent, the producer of the Power Universe series, shared his excitement for Jackson's debut on the show, which airs this Friday.

"Yes I'm turning it up notch! Lamar Jackson tonight in Raising Kanan we sucker free! @Lj_era8 💣BOOM💨" - 50cent (@50cent) March 21, 2025

Jackson's foray into acting comes on the heels of a stellar 2024 NFL season, where he led the Ravens to the AFC Divisional Round, amassing 4,172 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, while leading the league with a 77.3 QBR. Fans are eager to see how the NFL star transitions from the gridiron to the screen in this highly anticipated role.

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