Lee Daniels and Danny Strong came together to do a soap opera based on the hip hop industry called “Empire.” The story has been told countless times, but they cast Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, two powerhouses, to headline the show. In the end, they won… big.
Every week, “Empire” broke ratings records and there were breakout performances from Jussie Smollett and Trai Byers. Playing the eldest sons of Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, both dealt with situations not discussed in hip hop. The stage is set for season two.
“Empire” returns to television on September 23 and fan anticipation is high. The cast and crew are just as excited for the show to return, as this season boasts eighteen episode. This week, the “Empire” Instagram page was hot, as the new promo, “Welcome Back To the Lyons’ Den” and they also showed off the gold tour bus.
