Empire is considering bringing Jussie Smollett back before wrapping up the series

TVLine

“It would be weird in my mind to end this family show and this family drama of which he was such a significant part of  without seeing him,” showrunner Brett Mahoney tells TVLine, adding: “It’s fair to say it’s being discussed, but there’s no plan as of yet to bring him back. There’s been no decision made.” In June, Empire co-creator Lee Daniels shut down talk of Smollett returning, tweeting: “Jussie will NOT be returning to Empire.”