After giving Smollett the boot, “Empire” pays a visit to where the alleged attack occurred. For pressional reasons only.
2019 has undoubtedly been a wild year so far and the Jussie Smollett case is still one the craziest stories. Although things have died down, Empire is still moving forward with their final series as they recover from having to deal with the disgraced actor. However, the loss Jussie Smollett doesn’t seem to be weighing on them that much. According to TMZ, Empire set up shop at the exact same location where Smollett’s alleged attack went down.
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FOX crew members from Empire were setting up a set for the show to film in Chicago, literally right next to where Jussie was allegedly attacked by the Osundairo brothers. On top that, it’s right next to Smollett’s apartment on 300 block East North Water Street in Chicago. It’s unsure if this particular scene is meant to allude to the attack but there’s no possible way the execs haven’t clued in about the significance the location. Maybe they’ll end up speaking on the incident in some sort way. We’ll have to find out.
Jussie Smollett was eventually kicked out the cast Empire after police determined that he staged the attack. Although he was cleared all charges, he’s still facing a lawsuit from the city Chicago who wants him to cough up some dough for the cost the investigation.