Posted on 03/13/2019 7:40:28 AM PDT by Steely Tom
The legal cloud of Jussie Smollett's indictment hangs over "Empire" as the series returns with new episodes Wednesday, raising questions as to whether that uncertainty and off-screen drama will derail the Fox primetime soap -- or perversely, temporarily spur interest in it.
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The network has already announced that the actor will be left out of the last two episodes to "avoid further disruption on set," although it's unclear how his absence will be explained. That means the seventh hour in this latest run could wind up being his character's last on the series. The program has yet to be renewed for next season, a decision Fox won't have to officially make until May.
The producers initially expressed support for Smollett. After he was charged, they called the allegations "disturbing," saying in a statement that Smollett is "an important member of our 'Empire' family," adding that "we are placing our trust in the legal system as the process plays out."
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Buh-bye.
Death by Footlong
Wait, he might enjoy that
These types of people do destroy Empires.
I'm betting it'll turn out Smellit was attacked and raped by R. Kelly.
Smollett wanted a change in his pay. He got one.
Natalie Wood drowned during the filming of Brainstorm.
By the time they finished editing and rearranging, viewing the movie was like she was there for the whole thing.
Empire ratings were on a downward spiral
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