The return of "Empire" Season 3 will be shining brightly with a number of prominent guest stars coming in the American soap opera. Aside from Mariah Carey, another diva is about to join the Lyon family with Phylicia Rashad.
Phylicia Rashad Meets The Lyon Family
Phylicia Rashad will play the role of Diana Dubois, who is known for being part of the most powerful African-American family in New York. She will also portray as the mother of Angelo Dubois (Taye Diggs), an ambitious city council in "Empire" Season 3. He is the only son of Diana and she has nothing but high hopes for his heir to claim the higher post.
Diana will get to interact with Cookie (Taraji P. Henson), Lucious (Terrence Howard) and the rest of the Lyon family in "Empire" Season 3. As this happens, the battle between the two famous clans will begin. They are about to show that even in the black community, there's diversity, as per Variety.
Other Guest Stars
Moreover, Fox recently dropped "Empire" Season 3 teaser featuring Mariah Carey's stint, Movie News Guide reported. By watching the trailer, the 46-year-old-star shows the diva that she is, portraying her real-life role.
Additionally, executive producer Ilene Chaiken hinted that Angelo Dubois and Taraji P. Henson's will have a brewing romance. "Empire" Season 3 will also have a new rapper named Gram (Scott Mescudi AKA Kid Cudi). Also, a new music mogul is about to come with Vaughn (French Montana).
Lucious' Mother Will Bring Trouble?
Meanwhile, Lucious' mother, Leah Walker (Leslie Uggams), is said to be bringing trouble in the coming "Empire" Season 3, GameNGuide recently reported. "She's very dangerous because she could ultimately be a threat to his life," Terrence Howard said about his on-screen mom. "From what they've established thus far, there's a lot of heartbreak to come." "Empire" Season 3 will return on Sept. 21 on Fox.
