Woody McClain & Alix Lapri on Power's Final Season
Woody McClain & Alix Lapri on Power’s Final Season, Fame, & Future Projects
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In this interview, Woody McClain (Cane) and Alix Lapri (Effie) sat down to talk about the highly anticipated second half of the final season of *Power Book II: Ghost*. Alix reveals she knew early on that this would be the last season, unlike some of her castmates, but both remain tight-lipped when asked about potential spin-offs for their characters.
We dive into their characters’ romantic connection, with Alix admitting she always felt Effie and Cane would end up together in some capacity, and Woody humorously shares that maintaining eye contact during their scenes was a challenge.
Woody reflects on how filming *Power* is more fun compared to other roles he’s had. He talks about his journey from college dancer and Chris Brown backup dancer to acting, with his role as Bobby Brown launching his career. He even shares a fun story about working with SZA and how he tried not to reveal that he’s also a producer.
Alix opens up about her start in the entertainment industry as a singer and how that led her to acting. She praises 50 Cent for his professionalism and ability to guide projects flawlessly. Woody also talks about his experience working with Yolanda Adams and how she helped him prepare for the role of Cane.
The duo discuss how they transform into gangsters for *Power* and working alongside the humble Mary J. Blige, as well as dealing with the ups and downs of stardom and the wild DMs they receive. We wrap up by talking about their favorite songs by Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent, and what’s next—more acting for both, and Woody teasing an upcoming song with Jacquees.
