Cast members from an American musical drama are demanding the return of controversial actor Jussie Smollet to the popular television series. Several actors are demanding Fox…
Cast members from an American musical drama are demanding the return of controversial actor Jussie Smollet to the popular television series.
Several actors are demanding Fox Entertainment, Disney TV Studios, and ABC Entertainment among others bring Smollett back to the “Empire” TV show.
Academy Award Nominees Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, and other cast members co-signed a letter of solidarity obtained by Deadline Hollywood and asking Smollett to return to play Jamal Lyon for a sixth season of “Empire.”
“Together, as a united front, we stand with Jussie Smollett,” they said in the letter dated April 19 and addressed to Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier, Disney TV Studios and ABC Entertainment Chair Dana Walden, Fox Entertainment President Michael Thorn, “Empire” Co-creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and executive producers.
“Throughout Empire’s five seasons working with Jussie and watching how he has conducted himself throughout this traumatic event, we have come to know not just the character Jussie portrays but also truly come to know Jussie’s personal character.
