'Empire' Cast Members Want <br />Jussie Smollett Off the Show Sources say that <br />that cast members <br />of the hit Fox show are <br />"f------ furious" with the actor. They are concerned <br />that the reputation<br /> of the show has been <br />permanently damaged. Some have reportedly called for <br />Smollett's immediate resignation, or for Fox <br />executives to fire him. Smollett is said to have <br />apologized to the cast on <br />Thursday, though he continues <br />to maintain his innocence. The actor was arrested on Thursday and faces a felony charge for filing a false police report. Chicago police claim that <br />Smollett staged a racist and <br />homophobic attack on himself in <br />order to boost his Empire salary.
