Terrence Howard Hints He’s Retiring: After ‘Empire’ Is Over, I’m Done Acting

Terrence Howard Hints He’s Retiring: After ‘Empire’ Is Over, I’m Done Acting

“Empire” fans are in for more disappointing news about the hit Fox show. Apparently, the series won’t be the only thing ending after the finale. The show’s star, Terrence Howard, recently hinted that he’ll retire after bedding his Luscious Lyon character.

When “Extra” hosts asked what’s next for him after “Empire” ends, Terrence matter-of-factly dropped this bomb on fans:

“Oh, I’m done with acting. I’m done pretending.”

Though one co-star brought their world into a tailspin earlier this year, Terrence Howard says he’ll miss his fictional Lyon family:

“[I’ll miss] the cast. I love the cast members. I will miss them a great deal, and the crew.”

So far, we know that Jussie Smollett‘s character, Jamal Lyon, will be written off the show, given the explanation that he’s on his honeymoon. 

Jussie Smollett and Terrence Howard

Does Terrence’s retirement announcement mean that he’ll be killed during the final season? A recent promo shows Terrence lying on the ground. He teased:

I’m sure he might have been sleeping.

Is Terrence Howard really ready for retirement?

Written by Miata Shanay