The cast of 'Empire' have penned an open letter asking for Jussie Smollett to return to his role in the drama series.
The letter, signed by his castmates including Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe and Nicole Ari Parker, has asked for bosses to bring the actor - who was accused of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January - back for the next series of the show after the City of Chicago dropped charges.
In an open letter, they wrote: "Together, as a united front, we stand with Jussie Smollett and ask that our co-star, brother and friend be brought back for our sixth season of 'Empire'.
"Throughout Empire's five seasons working with Jussie and watching how he has conducted himself throughout this traumatic event, we have come to know not just the character Jussie portrays, but also truly come to know Jussie's personal character. He is kind. He is compassionate. He is honest and above all he is filled with integrity. He is also innocent and no longer subject to legal uncertainty with the criminal charges against him having been dropped."
And Jussie's castmates want to help the actor "move forward" with his life.
