A former drug dealer turned hip hop mogul and the founder and long-time CEO of Empire Entertainment whose life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him when allegedly diagnosed with ALS. Lucious Lyon 's outspoken wife and mother of his three sons, who served a 17-year stretch in prison for drug dealing.
In a celebration concert, Lucious is arrested for the murder of Bunkie. As he is escorted to jail, he believes Cookie informed the police of Bunkie's murder only to realize it was Vernon Turner. "The Jay Z story, which very much inspired Lucious Lyon, certain elements of Lucious Lyon, was that story.
On February 19, 2014, it was announced that Academy Award -nominated actor Terrence Howard had been in cast in the role of Lucious Lyon, the head of Empire Entertainment, which he is about to take public. Howard had recently appeared in Lee Daniels and Danny Strong 's 2013 film The Butler.
Lucious is told by his doctor that he was misdiagnosed with ALS and actually has MG ( myasthenia gravis ). While he is sleeping, Cookie hears Lucious confess to the murder of Bunkie, and she attempts to smother him with a pillow until Lucious nearly wakes.
Thirsty RawlingsHe was the lawyer who represented Lucious Lyon, and is currently an employee at Empire Entertainment....Thirsty RawlingsEducation:Law at the University of GuamEmpire ChronologyFirst Appearance:Without a CountryPortrayer:Andre Royo13 more rows
The Lyons went to great lengths to take down Diana DuBois in the 'Empire' fall finale. One character lost their life and someone you thought was gone returned with a vengeance!
Costar Couples. Speaking of Lucious, he spent most of his time in jail looking hunky/playing basketball — until Frank Gathers (Chris Rock) showed up. In case you need a reminder, Frank is the drug dealer Cookie snitched on, and it only took about five seconds before he convinced Cookie's cousin to sell her out.
Lola Lyon is a recurring character in Season 1 of Empire. She is the daughter of Olivia Lyon, the ex-wife of Jamal Lyon.
Lucious isn't the only one with a secret. Rose reveals information she's uncovered regarding the explosion. Detective Pamela Rose is portrayed by Teyonah Parris.
Empire (TV Series 2015–2020) - Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois - IMDb.
Anika has spent the last 5 months in jail, and the girl is ready to get out. When the judge wants her to remain in jail for killing Tariq (which she didn't do), she rushes to Hakeem and urges him to get Cookie.
She explains that things are awkward for her too, and then she blurts out that she's pregnant. He jumps into planning mode but she bursts his bubble once again by telling him of her plans to terminate. Lucious hires a chef who presents Cookie with an antioxidant kale salad.
Oh yeah, Andre is in jail for his role in aiding Anika to fall over the glass barrier to her death. Thirsty was his attorney and according to Andre, it was the best way to get in and out jail in the shortest amount of time.
LuciousOn Wednesday night's episode, extremely appropriately titled "Sins of the Father," Lucious revealed that he was Lola's father. Yes, that Lola. The adorable little daughter of Raven-Symone's Olivia. The very same Olivia who was once forcibly married to Jamal.
Raven-SymonéOlivia Lyon is the ex-wife of Jamal Lyon, the ex-lover of Lucious Lyon and the mother of Lola Lyon. She appeared in the episode Out, Damned Spot and is portrayed by Raven-Symoné.
These past few episodes have shown us that the woman does have a sympathetic side, being there for her man in his time for need. It's like drugging Ellie was the writers' way of making sure we didn't think Cookie was wrong for going to bed with Lucious, even though Cookie still doesn't know about Anika drugging Elle.
Main. Lucious Lyon ( Terrence Howard (original cast), 2015–2020) A former drug dealer turned hip hop mogul and the founder and long-time CEO of Empire Entertainment whose life begins to cave in around him after his past sins come back to haunt him when allegedly diagnosed with ALS.
Vernon Turner ( Malik Yoba (original cast), 2015) Lucious Lyon 's longtime friend and business partner, and chairman of Empire Entertainment.
Rhonda Lyon ( Kaitlin Doubleday (original cast), 2015–2016, 2018) Andre's wife. She is a ride or die type of woman, who is extremely fierce and loyal, and sticks by Andre's side as he tries to gain control of Empire.
After her recovery, Rhonda begins to work for Empire's fashion label, Antony and Cleopatra, initially headed by Camilla Marks-Whiteman. After Camilla's suicide, Rhonda is appointed Creative Director of Antony and Cleopatra.
Thurson "Thirsty" Rawlings ( Andre Royo, 2015–2020) Lucious Lyon 's sharp lawyer who has unethical moves and a shady past. Freda Gathers"Freda Gatz" (Bre-z, 2015–2019) Rapper, who becomes a surrogate daughter to Lucious after the murder of her father, Frank Gathers.
In season 4, He was shot and killed by Webb for trying to kill Lucious in the Season 3 finale.
The eldest son of the Lyon family and CFO of Empire Entertainment. He is Wharton educated, power hungry, and suffers from bipolar disorder. He is married to his college sweetheart, Rhonda. He plans to run Empire, but is in a battle for the head chair with his younger brothers.