Are you jonesing for some COOKIE? Now we know exactly how long we have to wait until the FOX smash hit Empire, comes back to the airwaves.
Cookie herself, Taraji P Henson, was the first to reveal the season 2 premiere date.
Hello! September 23 #Empire season ?????????????????? https://t.co/NWr7SmWk8a
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) May 29, 2015
The Empire writers followed up with a confirmation tweet.
#Empire fans! @EmpireFOX Season 2 returns Wednesday, September 23, 2015! #MarkYourCalendars #GameTimeBitches pic.twitter.com/hEtN5TfLBV — Empire Writers (@EmpireWriters) May 29, 2015
After the first season’s ground-breaking ratings, many stars have lined up to on Empire, including singer/producer/songwriter Ne-Yo, is set to compose music for the series, alongside series music producer, Timbaland. Comedian Chris Rock, R&B singer, Alicia Keys and rocker, Lenny Kravitz, have also signed up for season 2 guest spots.
Empire season 2 will air 18 episodes in two uninterrupted installments. Part one in the fall will lead up to a big cliffhanger, followed by part 2 in the spring.
Are you excited for the return of Empire?