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The filming for season two of Empire is a go. Yesterday, co-creator Lee Daniels gave us a behind-the-scenes look into the stomping grounds of a prison yard – filming in Chicago’s Cook County Juvenile Detention Center – with yours truly, Lucious Lyon alongside comedian, Chris Rock.

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In case you missed it, season one of Empire ended with the Lyon leader being led off in handcuffs for murder. Daniels makes it clear that season two will kick-off showing Lucious still locked down, but running into an old friend, Rock. Orange is the new Lyon’s gold chain.

Watch a clip of Rock, Howard and Daniels below.

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Chris Rock is only one of the big names that are scheduled to appear on season two of Empire. Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz and Oprah Winfrey will be stopping by also.

Empire is scheduled to return to Fox on Wednesday, September 23. Who – or what – are you most excited to see back in action? Cookie, Lucious, Andre …?