About Empire
- Released on January 07, 2015
"Empire" is a gripping and dramatic television series that follows the story of the Lyon family, who are at the helm of a powerful music empire. The show's main characters include Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, the patriarch and CEO of the company, and Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, his ex-wife and mother of his three sons. Lucious is a former drug dealer turned hip-hop mogul who has built the empire from the ground up, while Cookie served time in prison for her role in the drug trade that financed Lucious' early career.
The series kicks off with Lucious being diagnosed with a degenerative illness, which sets off a power struggle among his three sons - Andre, Jamal, and Hakeem - each vying for the top spot in the company. Andre, the eldest son, is a highly intelligent businessman with a background in finance, but he is often overlooked due to his lack of musical talent. Jamal, the middle child, is a gifted singer-songwriter who struggles with his sexuality and his father's homophobia. Hakeem, the youngest, is a talented rapper with a penchant for partying and women, but he lacks the maturity and focus needed to run the company.
As the sons battle for control of the empire, Cookie steps back into the picture, determined to reclaim her rightful place in the company and protect her sons from the manipulations of Lucious. The show is full of twists and turns, as alliances are formed and broken, secrets are revealed, and the family's dark past comes back to haunt them. Through it all, "Empire" explores themes of power, family, loyalty, and the high cost of success in the ruthless world of the music industry. With its compelling storylines, complex characters, and catchy music, "Empire" is a must-watch for fans of drama and hip-hop alike.
Main Cast of Empire
Terrence Howard plays Lucious Lyon (102 episodes)
Taraji P. Henson plays Cookie Lyon (102 episodes)
Bryshere Y. Gray plays Hakeem Lyon (102 episodes)
Jussie Smollett plays Jamal Lyon (84 episodes)
Trai Byers plays Andre Lyon (102 episodes)
Ta'Rhonda Jones plays Porsha (79 episodes)
Grace Byers plays Anika Gibbons (66 episodes)
Serayah plays Tiana Brown (77 episodes)
Gabourey Sidibe plays Becky (96 episodes)
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Malik Yoba plays Vernon Turner (12 episodes)
Alejandro Cordoba plays Carlos (18 episodes)
A.Z. Kelsey plays Jeff Kingsley (18 episodes)
Kaitlin Doubleday plays Rhonda Lyon (31 episodes)
Xzibit plays Shyne Johnson (36 episodes)
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Terrell Carter plays Warren Hall (18 episodes)
Rumer Willis plays Tory Ash (18 episodes)
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Rhyon Nicole Brown plays Maya (18 episodes)
Vivica A. Fox plays Candace (18 episodes)
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Paul Blain plays Club Leviticus Bartender (18 episodes)
Naomi Campbell plays Camilla Marks (5 episodes)
Eka Darville plays Ryan Morgan (4 episodes)
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Nealla Gordon plays Harlow Carter (3 episodes)
Damon Gupton plays Detective Calvin Walker (4 episodes)
AzMarie Livingston plays Chicken (5 episodes)
Courtney Love plays Elle Dallas (2 episodes)
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Judd Nelson plays Baretti (2 episodes)
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Sway Calloway plays Himself (1 episode)
Antoine McKay plays Bunkie Campbell (1 episode)
Mary J. Blige plays Angie (1 episode)
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Jerod Haynes plays Reg (1 episode)
M. Emmet Walsh plays Harold Blakeley (1 episode)
Rada Portzer plays Janet Blakeley (1 episode)
Reggie Baker plays Ralph Anderson (1 episode)
Yanis Kalnins plays Carl Johnson (1 episode)
Andre Teamer plays Barry Richardson (1 episode)
James Earl Jones II plays Marcus Mitchell (1 episode)
Dennis Grimes plays Marvin Menchel (2 episodes)
David Darlow plays Terry Schiller (1 episode)
Jennifer Joan Taylor plays Dr. Shahani (1 episode)
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Dan Waller plays Drew Riley (1 episode)
Jim Saltouros plays Lamont Harris (1 episode)
Pierre Antoine plays Antoine Dixon (1 episode)
Tim Hopper plays Dr. Steve Calhoun (1 episode)
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Marisa Tomei plays Mimi Whiteman (1 episode)
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Ludacris plays Officer Mcknight (1 episode)
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Patrick Mulvey plays Jago Locke (1 episode)
Mike Moh plays Steve Cho (1 episode)
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Becky G plays Valentina Galindo (2 episodes)
Queen Latifah plays Carlotta Brown (1 episode)
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Linda Bright Clay plays Dr. Jamilla Johnson (1 episode)
Forest Whitaker plays Eddie Barker (1 episode)
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Stef Tovar plays Doctor (1 episode)
Paul Dunckel plays Head of Development (1 episode)
Sean Gallagher plays Lawyer (1 episode)
Kevin Gudahl plays Kevin (2 episodes)
Lupe Fiasco plays Lupe Fiasco (1 episode)
Japhet Balaban plays Bryson (1 episode)
Patrick Blashill plays Dr. Ceccia (1 episode)
William Smillie plays Agent Davis (3 episodes)
Mario
Amanda Detmer plays Tracy Kingsley (1 episode)
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Tai David plays “A List Musician” (1 episode)
Bre-Z plays Freda Gatz (2 episodes)
Diamond White plays lala (1 episode)
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Brian P. Weddington plays Daryl Dolan (1 episode)
Paul Turner plays Detective 1 (1 episode) , Detective #1 (1 episode)
Amir Abdullah plays Infirmier #1 (1 episode)
Geno Walker plays Gus Rodriguez (1 episode)
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Carlos Miranda plays Santiago (1 episode)
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Jaq Seifert plays Dr. Marquis Swain (3 episodes)
Sidney Starr plays Fan (1 episode)
Michael Evans Behling plays Handsome Dude (1 episode)
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Khloe Janel plays Young Woman #2 (1 episode)
Chris Powell plays L'il Prince (4 episodes)
Sarah Lin Mitchell plays Sarabeth (1 episode)
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Discover the backstage crew of Empire →
- Malik Yoba
- Alejandro Cordoba
- A.Z. Kelsey
- Kaitlin Doubleday
- Xzibit
- Morocco Omari
- Andre Royo
- Terrell Carter
- Rumer Willis
- Nicole Ari Parker
- Chet Hanks
- Rhyon Nicole Brown
- Vivica A. Fox
- Lindsey Pearlman
- Paul Blain
- Naomi Campbell
- Eka Darville
- Rafael de la Fuente
- Nealla Gordon
- Damon Gupton
- AzMarie Livingston
- Courtney Love
- Derek Luke
- Judd Nelson
- Tasha Smith
- Raven-Symoné
- Estelle
- Sway Calloway
- Antoine McKay
- Mary J. Blige
- Jennifer Hudson
- Leah Sava Jeffries
- Jerod Haynes
- M. Emmet Walsh
- Rada Portzer
- Reggie Baker
- Yanis Kalnins
- Andre Teamer
- James Earl Jones II
- Dennis Grimes
- David Darlow
- Jennifer Joan Taylor
- John Hoogenakker
- Jeffrey T. Rogers
- Dan Waller
- Jim Saltouros
- Pierre Antoine
- Tim Hopper
- DeRay Davis
- Marisa Tomei
- Chris Rock
- Kelly Rowland
- Don Lemon
- André Leon Talley
- Ludacris
- John Judd
- Patrick Mulvey
- Mike Moh
- Elizabeth Whitson
- Becky G
- Queen Latifah
- Claudette Burchett
- Linda Bright Clay
- Forest Whitaker
- Alfre Woodard
- Stef Tovar
- Paul Dunckel
- Sean Gallagher
- Kevin Gudahl
- Lupe Fiasco
- Japhet Balaban
- Patrick Blashill
- William Smillie
- Mario
- Amanda Detmer
- Kiandra Richardson
- Tai David
- Bre-Z
- Diamond White
- Nefetari Spencer
- Mindy Bell
- Lyonel Reneau
- Andy Cameron
- Brian P. Weddington
- Paul Turner
- Amir Abdullah
- Geno Walker
- Taylar Fondren
- Chris Lee
- Belmont Cameli
- Carlos Miranda
- Victor Almanzar
- Jaq Seifert
- Sidney Starr
- Michael Evans Behling
- Brittany Baker
- Khloe Janel
- Chris Powell
- Sarah Lin Mitchell
- Joe Keery