An open letter signed by his cast mates has asked for bosses to bring the actor - who was accused of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January - back for the next series of the show.
LOS ANGELES - The cast of Empire - including Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson - have penned an open letter asking for Jussie Smollett to return to his role in the drama series.
The cast of Empire have penned an open letter asking for Jussie Smollett to return to his role in the drama series. An open letter, signed by his castmates including Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe and Nicole Ari Parker, has asked for bosses to bring the actor - who was accused of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January - back for the next series of the show after the City of Chicago dropped charges.
In an open letter, they wrote: "Together, as a united front, we stand with Jussie Smollett and ask that our co-star, brother and friend be brought back for our sixth season of Empire. Throughout Empire's five seasons working with Jussie and watching how he has conducted himself throughout this traumatic event, we have come to know not just the character Jussie portrays, but also truly come to know Jussie's personal character. He is kind. He is compassionate.
The Empire actor has claimed he was subjected to a "possible hate crime" when two assailants allegedly hurled homophobic abuse before punching him, pouring an unknown chemical substance over him and putting a rope around his neck.
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