Fox Renews EMPIRE

Fox has renewed EMPIRE for a fifth season, the network announced.

“EMPIRE is as compelling, emotional and unpredictable as it ever was,” said Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, in a statement. “We are so proud of our amazing cast, led by Terrence [Howard] and Taraji [P. Henson], who deliver powerful performances week after week. We’d also like to thank our tremendous creative team – Lee [Daniels], Danny [Strong], Brett [Mahoney], Ilene [Chaiken], Sanaa [Hamri], Brian [Grazer], and Francie [Calfo] – whose inspired storytelling continues to create the unforgettable, jaw-dropping OMG moments that have always been signature to EMPIRE.”

The drama series also stars Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Byers, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Serayah, Xzibit, Rumer Willis, Andre Royo and Terrell Carter.

EMPIRE, Wednesdays, 8/7c, Fox

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