The “Empire” set appears unaffected by Jussie Smollett’s authorized scandal.
Jussie Smollett is on the middle one the largest scandals the yr to date, which says loads contemplating R. Kelly and Michael Jackson’s alleged intercourse crimes are again in headlines as soon as once more. Smollett’s authorized battle has already had an impression on his profession — his Empire character has already been written f the ultimate two episodes this season along with his future on the present nonetheless up within the air. Regardless of the controversy, it seems as if it hasn’t had a lot an impression on the environment on set.
Taraji P. Henson spoke to ET lately about Empire and revealed that not a lot has modified on set since Jussie Smollett’s controversy emerged in January. She defined that the set hasn’t essentially been impacted by the allegations surrounding Smollett, saying, “It is an amazing environment.” Nevertheless, she did not elaborate on anything pertaining to the scandal.
Henson additional mentioned what to anticipate from her character, Cookie Lyon, on the present.
“Cookie’s on a very emotional curler coaster this yr,” she mentioned. “She’s discovering herself.”
Smollett did seem on the present’s mid-season premiere this previous weekend which obtained a combined response. The episode was filmed earlier than the singer’s scandal erupted.
Nevertheless, the scandal could not solely have an effect on Smollett’s future on the present but in addition, the remainder the forged. New reviews emerged final week which revealed the future the present is on the road with many fearing its cancelation because of the reality FOX has but to resume the present for a sixth season.