It looks like FOX may have a hit on its hands so, after just two episodes, the network has renewed Empire for a second season.
On Empire, Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is the CEO of a successful hip hop music company. His life is turned upside down when he learns that he has ALS and must now choose one of his three sons as his successor. The rest of the cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Malik Yoba, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, and Gabourey Sidibe.
Here’s their press release about the renewal:
HOT FROM FOX…
FOX ORDERS A SECOND SEASON OF HIT DRAMA “EMPIRE”
Next All-New Episode Airs Wednesday, January 21, on FOX
FOX has renewed hit drama series EMPIRE for a second season, it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group.
In the next all-new episode of EMPIRE, “The Devil Quotes Scripture,” airing Wednesday, Jan. 21 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, the Lyons head to Philadelphia for Bunkie’s funeral and get a taste of what their life could have been if Lucious (Terrence Howard) hadn’t made it big. Then, Lucious promotes Hakeem’s (Bryshere Gray) new relationship with hip-hop star Tianna (guest star Serayah), but tensions rise when another woman tries to catch Hakeem’s eye. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. (“Jerry Maguire”) and music legend Gladys Knight guest-star.
Averaging a 5.3 rating in Nielsen’s Most Current measure, EMPIRE has emerged as the No. 1 new series of the season. Following its second episode, it is the only new broadcast drama this season to grow from week one to week two.
From Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” “Precious”), Emmy Award winner Danny Strong (“Game Change,” “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) and Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer (“A Beautiful Mind,” “24”), comes EMPIRE, a drama about a family dynasty, set within a world of music, glamour, danger and power.
Featuring music by prolific producer Timbaland, the series stars Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard (“Crash,” “Hustle & Flow”) and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson (“No Good Deed,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”).
Among the series’ other featured cast members are Malik Yoba, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers, and Kaitlin Doubleday, as well as newcomers Bryshere Gray and Grace Gealey. Additional guest stars include Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe (“American Horror Story,” “Precious”), Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Courtney Love (“The People vs. Larry Flynt”), Derek Luke (“The Americans”) and Judd Nelson (“The Breakfast Club”).
EMPIRE is from Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The series is created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. The pilot is written by Daniels and Strong. The series is executive-produced by Daniels, Strong, Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken and Francie Calfo. Daniels directed the pilot. “Like” EMPIRE on Facebook at facebook.com/EmpireFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @EmpireFOX and join the discussion using #empire. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @EmpireFOX.
What do you think? Do you like the Empire TV show? Are you glad that it’s been renewed for a second season or would you rather have seen it cancelled?
If there is nothing else I would live to spend an evening with Cookie Lyons. That’s my girl.
Ok…I remember where she’s from (the lead female actress) Person of Interest. I really enjoyed her there and was excited to see her on Empire.
Terrence Howard is the best!
Nineteen episodes next season. Hopefully that will not dilute the product — maybe Portia’s part can be beefed up, or even Cookie’s. Cookie’s overt actions were shown, but you never actually sees how she feels. She is never at home alone with her own thoughts for even a minute — one just come out of prison for seventeen years, and be well adjusted when they get out. How does she really feel when Lucious has embarassed, or taken advantage of her, allowed her to go to prison, and taken advantage of her. Just a guess: Lucious’s security expert, Malcolm DeVeaux… Read more »
I loved the show couldn’t wait from week to week to watch again. Looking forward to Season 2. I hate waiting so long!
I loved the show. When is season two coming out, I can’t wait. The cast is awesome. I hope season two is longer!
Girl I can’t wait either
I am really happy because that is one of the best shows that focus on family, music,and also drama and we love a show that leaves you in suspense
when does season 2 start
Loved the show but way too many commercials that took most of the show way.
Jeanette, they’ve GOT to pay the bills (so Cookie will always have that supa fly wardrobe and glam squad!)! LoLz
Thamk you for renewing this show, I cannot see this show being cancelled after one season. My opinion I would not watch FOX again.
I can not understand why, Empire went to FOX anyway. Fox is crazy for even thinking about cancelling Empire.
I thoroughly enjoyed this show and think it is one of the best being offered on TV. What is annoying is the “seasons” on most show are so short. Looking forward to Season 2 of Empire.