And while producers insist Smollett isnt going anywhere, someoneisbeing killed onEmpire.
He remains a core player on this very successful series and we continue to stand behind him.
Lets get this straight, Im in it with Jamal for the long run,declared Smollett.
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But I do think that our stories are firm and grounded.
And I definitely would say that I want us to dip out while were still telling great stories.
But that time is not now, not with season 5 on the horizon.
That is sort of Jamals challenge in the past, and it still is, said the showrunner.
Kai is basically asking, What do you want to be, Jamal?
Do you want to be Lucious and Cookies son, or do you want to be my husband?
And Jamal is saying, Listen, I can love you and be a Lyon at the same time.
I cant run away from my family responsibilities.
Empirereturns March 13 on Fox.
