‘Empire’ Renewed for Season 6 at Fox, ‘No Plans’ for Jussie Smollett’s Character to Return at This Time
“Empire” has been renewed for a sixth season at Fox one day before its fifth season finale, though star Jussie Smollett’s fate on the series is still unclear.
“By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett’s option for season six, but at this time there are no plans for the character of Jamal to return to ‘Empire,” Fox Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV said in a joint statement Tuesday.