Jussie Smollett Axed From
Last 'Empire' Episodes Smollett was recently arrested and
released on bond for staging an apparent
hate crime against himself last month. The controversy surrounding his
case has prompted 'Empire' producers
to cut his character, Jamal Lyon, from
the season's last two episodes. 'Empire' executive producers, via statement 'Empire' executive producers, via statement A Twentieth Century Fox representative
confirmed Smollett returned to the show's set on
Thursday to film a new scene but didn't elaborate. It is not yet known if Smollett will
return to the show in the future. 'Empire' executive producers, via statement The actor maintains his innocence.
