Jussie Smollett’s contract with 20th Century Fox and Fox Entertainment has been extended, ABC News reported Tuesday.
CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s contract with 20th Century Fox and Fox Entertainment has been extended, ABC News reported Tuesday. In a brief statement released jointly by the studios, they said „by mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension“ to Smollett’s contract for seasons six of „Empire,“ but added „at this time there are no plans for the character of Jamal to return to ‚Empire.'“A spokesperson for Smollett issued a statement, saying, „We’ve been told that Jussie will not be on ‚Empire‘ in the beginning of the season, but he appreciates they have extended his contract to keep Jamal’s future open.
