Welcome To The Lyons Den: ‘Empire’ Season 2 Artwork Unveiled +Footage From The Set & Tyrese Confirmed To Join Season 2

Just a few months is all that separates team Empire from season 2 of the hit show and ahead of its high anticipated return, one of the artwork snaps for season 2 promo has been unveiled. The snap appeared online late Wednesday (July 15) and features Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard alongside a pair of ferocious lions.

The show’s co-creator Lee Daniels is excited about the show’s return as well. He has been very active on Instagram sharing snaps and video from the set and even revealed that Tyrese will be officially joining season 2 as Cookie’s rumored love interest.

Yes! Stop asking!!! #tyrese is coming on #empireseason2 And NO, I am not leaving my show! I just wrapped my 1st episode … I got #richardpryor to do! It was so much fun directing our wonderful cast … I miss and love them ALL… Sorta 😔 sad cause I’m not with them now but I’ll be back for the finale!! In the meantime we got some badass directors stepping in!!! #family #fox #empire #gottagettomakingmovies #iaintmadeamoviesincethebutler

A photo posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Jul 9, 2015 at 5:14pm PDT

When delirium sets in. Late nights on set of @empirefox with @tarajiphenson crazy ass. #Mahogany #Cookie #missross #empireseason2 💋

A video posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Jul 7, 2015 at 11:50pm PDT

#anotherdayonempireset #empireseason2 #numberonemoviehaters 😏

A video posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Jul 7, 2015 at 9:53pm PDT

I love fuckin with her! #Cookie😂😂😂😂😂😂💅🏿 #empireseason2

A video posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Jul 2, 2015 at 3:24pm PDT

Smh @traibyers #empireseason2 #FOX

A photo posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Jul 2, 2015 at 3:04pm PDT

😂💅🏿😂 @azmarieofficial @gracegealey #empireseason2

A photo posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Jul 2, 2015 at 2:43pm PDT

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