That rumor is true, he said.
That makes me feel so good to say that rumor is true.
But duringEW Fest on Saturday in New York, Smollett was a little less definitive about Careys possible participation.
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Because were just going to stop saying things until the person is on the set.
For his part, Daniels has been teasing Carey onEmpirefor months.
Mariah is coming on,he told EW in September.
We are trying to crack a story for her now.
As with Mariah, she wants it her way.
But as with Lee Daniels, I want it my way.
So its the usual back-and-forth withmamacitauntil we figure out exactly what its going to be.
Were very close to cracking story for her.
But were very excited.
Smollett andEmpirestar Taraji P. Henson participated in a lively discussion at EW Fest on Saturday.
Head here for afull wrap-up of their panel.
