Terrence Howard plans to retire from appearing following Empire’s last season
Terrence Howard has revealed in a brand new interview that he’s “finished” along with his appearing profession.
Talking with Additional, Howard stated he plans on retiring after the sixth and last season of Empire. Requested by host Cheslie Kryst what he sees for his profession as soon as the hit FOX present ends, Howard confidently responded, “Oh, I’m finished with appearing. I’m finished pretending.” As soon as he’s completed portraying the Lyon household patriarch Lucious, he stated he needs to deal with “bringing reality to the world.” He didn’t elaborate past that, nevertheless.
If certainly Howard is honest about his intentions, audiences could have at the very least two extra alternatives to look at him on display past Empire. Based on IMDb, he’ll subsequent be seen in Lower Throat Metropolis, a heist movie directed by Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA that completed manufacturing in summer season of 2018. Howard stars as a personality known as The Saint alongside Wesley Snipes, T.I., Ethan Hawke, Isaiah Washington, Eiza González, and Kat Graham. He’s additionally filming Selfie, the writing and directing debut of Constantine Paraskevopoulos that includes Chris Kattan, Anita Briem, and Justine Wachsberger.
Howard’s announcement that he’s finished with Hollywood comes seven months after the scandal involving former Empire actor Jussie Smollett rocked the world when he allegedly orchestrated his personal assault. Smollett’s character has largely been written out of the present.
The ultimate season of Empire returns September 24th on FOX. Watch Howard’s Additional interview beneath.