Empire

EMPIRE Season Three Casting A Young Cookie & Lucious!

June 14, 2016

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Looks like Empire’s upcoming third season will feature more backstory on Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and Lucious’ (Terrence Howard) upbringing!

According to TV Line, the producers are searching for an African-American actor and actress to play a teenaged Loretha (Cookie) and a teenaged Lucious.

Although unclear what age the young couple will be, the casting notice that surfaced expressed that candidates should be “18 to play younger.” With Teen Cookie described as a “beautiful but innocent Catholic schoolgirl,” and Teen Lucious already “possesses an incredible voice and his own sense of style.”

Thus far on the series, viewers have seen Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard playing the younger versions of their characters as twentysomethings. Empire creator Lee Daniels had previously mentioned he was developing a spinoff that would look at Cookie’s younger days and upbringing. However, it seems unclear if this casting notice is at all connected with those plans.

So, what actor and actress might you suggest for the part of a young Cookie and Lucious? Intrigued by how this will impact the upcoming storylines in season 3 of Empire? Let us know in the comment section below!

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vinman

TJ (gh)&Nicole (bb)

James R. Poissant

Whoa—good choices—you got my vote—not sure if I would go for the spinoff but for seeing a younger Cookie and Lucious, I like the names that were mentioned.

Keeairah Laschae

If I was a actress I would do it but I’m not. I think that Lauren London or something could be cookie. And Mack Wildz as Lucious

Krissa

I wish I was an actress so I could play the younger cookie. But since I’m not I think Lauren London would make a great younger cookie!

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‘Empire’s’ Jussie Smollett To Speak For First Time Since Attack On Good Morning America

February 13, 2019

While the Chicago Police Department continues its investigation into the attack, and a statement from his reps saying that the PD has found his account “consistent and credible”, Empire star Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) will open up for the first time publicly since the hate crime, perpetrated against him.

The interview will air on Thursday’s Good Morning America on ABC. Robin Roberts was given the exclusive interview with the talented actor/singer.

In a preview for the interview when Roberts asks if at anytime during the attack he feared for his life, Jussie is seen breaking into tears.

According to the LA Times, while Smollett has been cooperating with police, investigators recently rejected his phone records as evidence because they claimed they“do not meet the burden for a criminal investigation as they were limited and heavily redacted.”

In a statement given to Deadline by Smolett’s reps on the situation, and any backlash, they clarified: “Jussie is the victim here, which has been stated by the Superintendent of Police. Jussie has voluntarily provided his phone records from within an hour of the attack and given multiple statements to police. Chicago PD has repeatedly informed us that they find Jussie’s account of what happened that night consistent and credible. Superintendent Johnson has been clear from day one that Jussie is a victim. We are continuing to work closely with the Chicago PD and remain confident that they will find Jussie’s attackers and bring them to justice.”

So, will you be watching Smollett’s interview tomorrow? Share your thoughts on the developing story via the comment section below.

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‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Makes First Public Statement Since His Attack

February 1, 2019

After being the victim of a reported racist and homophobic attack on Tuesday in Chicago, Empire favorite, Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) released his first statement since the events transpired. Yesterday, a Chicago PD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi called the incident an, “assault and battery case.”

Smollett, depending on his recovery and those very cold weather conditions in the Windy City. could be back filming Empire by early next week.

Jussie is is still scheduled to play a concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California tomorrow night.

In his statement, Jussie said: “Beautiful People, let me start by saying that I’m OK. My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words. I am working with authorities and have been 100% factual and consistent on every level. Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served. As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender conforming siblings daily. I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident. We will talk soon and I will address all details of this horrific incident, but I need a moment to process. Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love. It’s all I know. And that can’t be kicked out of me. With Love, respect & honor… Jussie.”

So, share your thoughts on what Jussie shared after his shocking attack via the comment section below.

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‘Empire’ Star Terrence Howard Talks On Jussie Smollett Attack: “Jaws Dropped To The Ground”

January 30, 2019

Following yesterday’s horrifying alleged attack, and hate crime, perpetrated on Empire star, Jussie Smollett (Jamal), his co-star and on-screen father, Terrence Howard (Lucious Lyon) spoke on Wednesday’s Good Morning America about how the cast of the hit Fox series reacted to the news on their beloved co-star.

Howard stated: “Jaws dropped to the ground, and then when we learned that there had been letters that had been sent to Fox as threats about the potential of something like this, then we became much more frightened.”

As to how Jussie is said to be following this horrible despicable chain of events, Howard related: “I heard he’s getting better. He’s angry, but I know Jussie. Jussie’s anger will dissipate, and he will forgive these people for what they did. But he won’t, and we cannot, forget their actions. They have to be forgiven because it was done out of ignorance.”

Howard also noted that those who are close to Smollett have struggled and have been devastated: “They were all in shock that our family, the Fox family, the Empire family, the Lyon family was attacked by a bunch of hyenas today.”

The FBI is now involved in investigating the crime Smollett has reportedly been the target of threats before. Police confirmed that a letter containing threatening language, laced with a powdery substance believed to be Tylenol, was sent to Smollett at the Fox studio in Chicago last week.

Empire. currently in production in Chicago, has given 24 hour security to its cast in lieu of the events that transpired on Smollett on Tuesday, as well as offered mental health counseling for those struggling with what happened to Jussie.

Check out some clips below from Terrence Howard’s appearance on GMA. Then below share your thoughts on this racial and homophobic hate crime, and the outpouring of support received by Smollett from the Empire cast, as well as so many on social media, via the comment section below.

Outpouring of support from “Empire” star Jussie Smollett’s co-stars after alleged attack. @DebRobertsABC reports. https://t.co/QaGPMd3DcO pic.twitter.com/le57YjWZnK
— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 30, 2019

Jussie Smollett’s “Empire” co-star @terrencehoward on alleged attack: “Today, no one was caught sleeping.” https://t.co/ey4LrdAZPU pic.twitter.com/odmVNtJbPB
— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 30, 2019