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?
I just heard that Fox was cancelling Empire, which I think is a big mistake. That show is awesome and I was hooked from the very first episode. I don’t watch any of the other shows, so I looked forward to Wednesday nights. I have to be to work @ 5am in the mornings, but since Empire has aired, I’ve been doing a late arrival on Thursdays. Please someone pick this show up immediately.
It is not being cancelled. It’s a huge hit for FOX and they’re not going to let it go.
Empire made Fox ratings jump above the sky and they would’ve been a fool if they let it go. Empire is the bomb and has been from day one
This is one bad ass, engaging, entertainment!
So yes, ♡ EMPIRE! 😉
I love this show! In my opinion it has surpassed scandal!
Empire must return for a 2nd season please!
Omg this show is awesome. Next to sons of anarchy this is one of my favorites and there better be some Emmys for this group and the writers are phenomenal. Thank you for bring us a hit.
They should have a second season
My husband and I LOVE Empire and look forward to Season 2. We ‘d love to see Lucious spooked more and Cookie and the boys do something really big. Keep it coming!
I love the fact that they renew t for a second season. I know I will watch it faithfully until it is n longer available and then I will buy the series. Truth be told this is the only show I am scheduled to watch every week lol.
I love this show and i would like to know what do i have to do to be on Empire
I hope they find someone to replace Gabby. That’s all.
Why?
I keep hearing, primarily on this website, that Ms. Sidebe and Mr. Howard are leaving the show, but see no evidence of that elsewhere. Where did you see who is leaving Empire. What bothers me is that Malik Yoba left the show.
I haven’t heard anything about Gabby, but I know Terrence Howard is staring in a new tv show entitled Wayward Pines which will premiere on May 14, 2015. It is m;y opinion that he was going to die of ALS on Empire until the show became such a huge hit. Now that Lucious was misdiagnosed and doesn’t really have ALS, he must have worked out a way to do both shows since they are both on FOX. I’ll be watching him on both shows.
Regarding Mr. Howard, Wayward Pines is a FOX Show, and is only ten episodes, so Mr. Howard, in all probability will remain on Empire. Further, it takes a while to die from ALS, and as you may remember, Lucious’ diagnosis was three to five years, so a death next year would not be realistic. Perhaps Mr. Howard has the same type of agreement that Laurence Fishburne has, where he is one of the stars of Hannibal, and also appears on Blackish. As broke as he claims to be, perhaps Mr. Howard could find a third television program to be on… Read more »
I truly hope you never take Empire off tv. It’s the greatest most loved show in the entire world. Great actors am awesome story also. Cannot wait for Season 2. When will it be here? I’m sure 90% of the world would like to know. Thank you.
Love it!!
i really like Empire am a aspiring artist myself and a very huge fan of hip hop
I love Empire and I’m so glad it’s coming back for a second season. I hate to see the season end so soon. I love me some Terrance Howard and I hope they find a way to keep him on the show because I can’t image the show going on without him.
Empire is a stroke of genius. It should be renwed for many seasons. Its impossible to not have the highest ratings! I really hope terrence howard returns. He Is an asset to the show!