FOX has released some promotional photos and an official description for the Wednesday, October 14 episode of Empire.
The episode is called “Poor Yorick” and the Lyons are still split into warring factions, but they all decide to shoot a music video that will capitalize on Hakeem and Jamal’s duet from Hakeem’s leaked album, a collaboration that will benefit both companies. Meanwhile, Lucious trades his real handcuffs for virtual ones. However, knowing he can’t fully control his company with a federal murder case hanging over his head, he sets out to find Vernon and make him permanently disappear.
Empire stars Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.
The guest stars for the episode include Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman, Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker, Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings, Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez, and Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford.
Below, find some preview images. Look closely at the gallery and you’ll find one of Danny Strong’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars!