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Jussie Smollett’s Role in Empire Episode Cut in Wake of Alleged Attack Fabrication

February 20, 2019 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
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Jussie Smollett may not have been getting cut from Empire before he allegedly staged an attack on himself, but his screen time is now. TMZ reports that according to production sources on the Fox series, Smollett’s scenes in the second to last episode of the season has been cut from nine to four, and a musical number featuring him has been cut.

The outlet says that in addition, the four scenes he is in are no longer focusing on him and are ensemble scenes. Smollett is now only working Friday and perhaps Thursday instead of every day this week and will not be rehearsing. The script for the episode has undergone several changes over the last day or so.

The cuts come in the wake of reports that a grand jury is convening next week to look into claims that he staged the alleged attack on himself. Evidence is expected to be presented for a possible felony indictment for allegedly filing a false police report.

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