Ga. Native Omari Hardwick Takes On ‘Power,’ ‘Decatur’ Album

In addition to his hit show ‘’Power,’’ Georgia native Omari Hardwick, shown in WABE studios last year, is also working to help out black filmmakers and is expected to release his album “Later Decatur” in August.

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When actor Omari Hardwick read the script for the Starz drama series “Power,” he initially wanted to pass on playing the lead character.

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Hardwick liked the show’s premise, but he was satisfied at the time with taking a backseat to any leading role. His wife, however, encouraged him to go for it.