Empire star Terrence Howard: I’m not going to act anymore By Press Association September 12 2019, 9:15am September 12 2019, 9:15am Share Empire star Terrence Howard: I’m not going to act anymore Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/thecourier/news/uk-world/977289/empire-star-terrence-howard-im-not-going-to-act-anymore/ Copy Link Terrence Howard has said he is giving up acting (Joel Ryan/PA) Empire star Terrence Howard has said he intends to stop working as an actor. The 50-year-old is filming the final series of the American TV drama, in which he plays lead character Lucious Lyon. Asked what he intends to do when the show ends, he told Extra: “I’m done with acting. I’m done pretending.” Tonight on #ExtraTV: On the set of @EmpireFOX with @therealtaraji and @terrencehoward! They're dishing to @chesliekryst on the final season! #Empire pic.twitter.com/KXxAlc5zbf— ExtraTV (@extratv) September 11, 2019 The former Hustle & Flow star said of his future plans: “I’m just focusing on bringing truth to the world.” Of saying goodbye to Empire, he added: “I love the cast members. I will miss them a great deal, and the crew.” Jussie Smollett previously starred in the Fox drama. Police allege that Smollett staged a racist, homophobic attack against himself as a publicity stunt but the actor has maintained his account is true.