In its short run on Fox "Empire" has surely impressed with audiences and critics alike. The hip-hop soap opera has captivated viewers around the world with its drama and star power. The series had major ratings success in its three month run with a season finale of 17.6 million viewers.
With the series success comes the anticipation for the next season. Fans want to know what will happen to the Lyon family and Empire records. Just as important, fans want to know who will guest star? The first season was chalk full of star power like Patti LaBelle, Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson, Estelle and much more. We've compiled a list of celebrities we want to see on season two and we've seen similar list on the web but the real question is who do the creators of "Empire" want to see guest star next season?
According to The Hollywood Reporter co-creator Lee Daniels has been the most overwhelmed by Spike Lee reaching out to direct an episode. The site also reports that Daniels cops to logging multiple calls to pal Oprah Winfrey to try to get her on the show. "I tell him: 'Lee, it's not enough that you've taken every viewer possible on Wednesday night. Now you want me to leave my own network?' " says Winfrey, to which Daniels howled with laughter, "I'm wearing her down!"
Though it doesn't sound like Oprah will appear on next season of "Empire" we are sure season two will have even more celebrity appearances. Until the next season premieres check out these other 6 juicy details below;
1. Season two has not been planned! - In an interview with E! Online executive producer Ilene Chaiken talked about season two plans and revealed the team has yet to start doing, well, anything really. Chaiken told E!:
"No, we haven't started at all. [Executive producers] Lee Daniels and Danny Strong and I have talked very casually about it and we have some ideas, and there were some markers that were thrown down at the end of our first season and our finale last night that clearly we're going to pick up and run with. But beyond that, we haven't even begun to break stories for season two."
2. Lucious could stay in jail! - When asked if Lucious (Terrence Howard) could stay in jail for the second season Chaiken revealed that the character will always be a central focus and his story can be told from anywhere.
"Lucious will always be central to the story no matter where he is. Beyond that, we're not there yet. We'll figure out whether Lucious is in or out of prison or in andout of prison, and how he will be integral to these storylines," said Chaiken.
3. Porsha is coming back - Cookie's blunt and honest assistant will be back for season two! Chaiken told E! that we should expect to see her again saying, "Porsha is certainly coming back in season two. We love her as much as you do. I would bet you that there's a good chance we'll do more with her in the second season."
Although the actor will not appear on screen Malik Yoba did reveal that he will be back for season two.
4. Vernon will return!? - Although the actor will not appear on screen Malik Yoba did reveal that he will be back for season two. According to Hello Beautiful he told “The Brilliant Idiots” that he’s probably not done with “Empire” just yet. There’s a chance that he could be returning to the show in a creative capacity! “I’m supposed to come back as director,” Yoba said, hinting that it’s not definite right now. “They said I can be a director on there season 2. I was promised. We’ll see.”
5. Patti LaBelle will return! - “Patti LaBelle will return,” she told “Entertainment Tonight” while practicing for her next “Dancing With the Stars” routine. “At first Lee [Daniels] had me playing an angel. I said, ‘An angel? That means I’m over!’ You know?”
Lee eventually relented and gave her a more substantial part. She recalled, “He said, ‘OK, Lala. I’m gonna give you a part and you’re going to come back all the time.'”
6. "Empire" to get A-listers? - According to CinemaBlend Daniels was speaking out about "Empire’s" upcoming guest stars with EW when he revealed he would like to see a-list actor Denzel Washington guest star on the popular drama. He also dreams about having musician and "Hunger Games" actor Lenny Kravitz appear.
"It’s about [Washington’s] schedule. I’ve got to lure him in with my fishhook, but he is really a great support of the show and Lenny Kravitz is going to be on the show, hopefully. We’re going to make sure we try and create a storyline for him," said Daniels.
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