Why Empire May Outlast 50 Cent’s Power

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Empire is loosely modeled after Shakespeare’s King Lear, with the lead character’s children fighting to assume control of his empire.

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Unlike Power, Empire doesn’t rely on 50 Cent as an actor. We know 50’s track record on the big screen (no shots).

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Empire is produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment, which was also responsible for 8 Mile, Friday Night Lights and American Gangster.

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Empire has more accomplished leading actors in Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard.

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Empire boasts directorial credits by Lee Daniels.

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Empire’s lead character is already out of the dope game possibly allowing for a more diverse storyline.

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The lead character in Empire, Lucious Lyon, is suffering from a deadly disease which allows for all kinds of plot twists if played right.

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At least we know Empire should at least sound good since Timbaland is supervising the music.

Empire has the storyline of an openly homosexual character, Jamal.

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Empire is bound by the restrictions of network television (no nudity, no profanity), which could open it up to a rather large PG-13 audience.