The Taraji P. Henson-led Empire spinoff, Cookie, is not progressing at Fox.
04 July 2024
1. Despite early hype and high expectations, the development of Cookie, the Empire spinoff starring Taraji P. Henson, has hit a roadblock at Fox.
2. The network has decided not to move forward with the show, leaving fans disappointed and questioning the reasoning behind the decision.
3. Some speculate that creative differences or scheduling conflicts may have played a role in the stalled progress of Cookie.
4. Others believe that the show's premise, which centers solely on Henson's character Cookie Lyon, may not have been enough to carry its own spinoff.
5. Nonetheless, many viewers were excited to see Henson reprise her role as the fierce and iconic Cookie who captured hearts on Empire.
6. The proposed spinoff, which was first announced in late 2019, was supposed to dive into Cookie's backstory and explore her rise to power in the music industry.
7. The potential series would have also featured some familiar faces from Empire and possibly introduced new characters and plotlines.
8. Henson had also expressed her excitement for the project and her eagerness to bring the beloved and complex Cookie Lyon to the forefront.