Daniels Clarifies 'Empire' Comments, Calls Experience 'Challenging but Ultimately Great'

Daniels explains initial struggles with studio supervision and racial disparities in Hollywood during the show's run.

Lee Daniels described his initial experience on 'Empire' as jarring due to receiving creative notes from a network for the first time.
Daniels clarified that his comments about 'Empire' being the 'worst experience' were misunderstood and related to the challenges of studio oversight.
He highlighted the racial barriers in Hollywood at the time, noting the lack of Black writers and directors in TV and film.
Despite early difficulties, Daniels acknowledged that the experience improved and became rewarding over the show's six seasons.
Daniels emphasized that 'Empire' helped pave the way for more diverse representation in the industry, although it was a struggle at the start.