"Empire" Season 3 release date finally happens in less than two week. Once again, fans are in that heightened state of anticipation, wanting to know in advance about what could happen to their favorite characters in the third season. For those who just can't wait, here are some of the latest "Empire" Season 3 cast, spoilers, speculations and rumors.
Mariah Carey Joins 'Empire' Season 3 Cast
With the arrival of "Empire" Season 3 release date, fans will see be seeing a new yet familiar face in the series. Mariah Carey is said to perform a role that is not too different from her real life occupation.
Mariah Carey joins the "Empire" Season 3 cast as Kitty, a superstar just like Mariah is in real life, reports CSN. There were speculations that she could be replacing Taraji Henson's character Cookie who was also speculated to die this season.
However, it now appears that there is no basis for those Kitty replacing Cookie rumors. When "Empire" Season 3 release date comes, fans will see that the two are actually friends. In fact, superstar Kitty is there to lend a hand to Andre in his struggles.
'Empire' Season 3 Cast Spoilers - One Character Gets Written Off
It is now confirmed. One actor will not be returning to the "Empire" Season 3 cast. In fact, the confirmation was made by Taraji P Henson herself.
One character will be revealed as dead with the arrival of the "Empire" Season 3 release date in a couple of weeks. Taraji confirmed that fans could expect either Rhonda or Anita to be dead, reports Inquistor.
Who Will Be Dead In 'Empire' Season 3, Anita Or Rhonda Dead?
In the Season 2 finale, Rhonda and Anika was seen fighting on the rooftop of a building, of all places. Later, audiences could hear a woman screaming, which many interpreted as one of the combatants falling off the building but it was not really shown on screen who fell. What could happen on "Empire" Season 3?
According to Taraji Henson, the cast was actually surprised to learn who died when they were later handed their script for season 3. However, the actress won't budge and remains tight lipped, suggesting instead that fans should wait for the "Empire" Season 3 release date instead. Indeed, why spoil a perfectly good surprise?
'Empire' Season 3 Release Date
The good thing is that it will not be a long wait though. "Empire" Season 3 release date is slated this coming September 21, 2016.
