Empire What Remains Is Bestial (Season 3, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Music

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Empire

What Remains Is Bestial (Season 3, Episode 3)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Music

Cookie asks superstar Kitty to record a new song with Jamal, in hopes of helping him regain his ability to perform; Andre gets into trouble; Hakeem and Gram vie for Tiana's attention.

Showrunner

Ilene Chaiken

Director

Millicent Shelton

Writers

Lee Daniels (created by) | Danny Strong (created by) | Diane Ademu-John (written by) | Eric Haywood (written by) & 2 more

Composer

Fil Eisler

Editor

Eli Nilsen

Casting Directors

Leah Daniels Butler | Claire Simon (location casting)

Production Designer

Chase Harlan

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 5, 2016

Release date

Oct 5, 2016 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 30 wins & 98 nominations

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50 cast members

Name	Known for
Terrence Howard Lucious Lyon Lucious Lyon See fewer	Crash (I) (2004)
Bryshere Y. Gray Hakeem Lyon Hakeem Lyon See fewer	Empire (2015)
Jussie Smollett Jamal Lyon Jamal Lyon See fewer	Empire (2015)
Trai Byers Andre Lyon Andre Lyon See fewer	Empire (2015)
Gordy Cassel Group Member #3 (as Susan Gordon) Group Member #3 (as Susan Gordon) See fewer	Ginger (I) (2018)
Grace Byers Anika Calhoun Anika Calhoun See fewer	The Blackening (2022)
Gabourey Sidibe Becky (credit only) Becky (credit only) See fewer	Precious (II) (2009)
Ta'Rhonda Jones Porsha (credit only) Porsha (credit only) See fewer	The Perfect Christmas Present (2017)
Serayah Tiana Brown Tiana Brown See fewer	Empire (2015)
Morocco Omari Tariq Tariq See fewer	P-Valley (2020)
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Bre-Z Freda Gatz Freda Gatz See fewer	Empire (2015)
Taraji P. Henson Cookie Lyon Cookie Lyon See fewer	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Kaitlin Doubleday Rhonda Lyon Rhonda Lyon See fewer	Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Mariah Carey Kitty Kitty See fewer	Glitter (2001)
Taye Diggs Angelo Dubois Angelo Dubois See fewer	House on Haunted Hill (1999)
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Sierra Aylina McClain Nessa (as Sierra A. McClain) Nessa (as Sierra A. McClain) See fewer	9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
Romeo Miller Gram Gram See fewer	Honey (2003)
Ezri Walker Zeah Zeah See fewer	Coffee & Kareem (2020)
Juan Antonio Phillip Phillip See fewer	Sacrifice (2019)
Ben Marten Max Perkins Max Perkins See fewer	For Prophet (2024)
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Mary Beth Burns Judge Reid Judge Reid See fewer	Shining Girls (2022)
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Sean Michael Sullivan Gus Gus See fewer	Chicago P.D. (2014)
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Susan M. Gordon Group Member #3 Group Member #3 See fewer	Empire (2015)
Matthew C. Yee Agent Hughes (as Matthew Yee) Agent Hughes (as Matthew Yee) See fewer	Chicago Justice (2017)
Alexa Hartfield Treece Treece See fewer	Death Wish (2018)
Melissa Graham Gorgeous Woman Gorgeous Woman See fewer	The Beyond (2017)
Jessica Klass Sonja (Lucious's Assistant) Sonja (Lucious's Assistant) See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
Justin Morgan Hot Delivery Man Hot Delivery Man See fewer	Geekin' (2006)
Alex Zelenka A / R Employee A / R Employee See fewer	Gave Everything (2021)
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Christopher Kahler Leviticus Roadie (uncredited) Leviticus Roadie (uncredited) See fewer	Steal Your Face
Bill K. Kenney PTSD Patient (uncredited) PTSD Patient (uncredited) See fewer	Recovery (III) (2016)
Michael R.L. Kern Reporter / Party Guest (uncredited) Reporter / Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer	Alaskan Bush People (2014)
Lizzy Leigh Staff (uncredited) Staff (uncredited) See fewer	Clever Girl (2015)
Alona Leoine Recreation Pool Kid (uncredited) Recreation Pool Kid (uncredited) See fewer	Detroit 1-8-7 (2010)
David Leon Collier Cookie's Office Assistant (uncredited) Cookie's Office Assistant (uncredited) See fewer	The Sacrifice (I) (2015)
Jonathan London DJ London (uncredited) DJ London (uncredited) See fewer	A Murder in the Park (2014)
Misael Miranda Drummer (uncredited) Drummer (uncredited) See fewer	The Solstice
Denis Mulvihill Onlooker at Police Station (uncredited) Onlooker at Police Station (uncredited) See fewer	Bravo 1 (2016)
Rafaela Ochoa Radio Personnel (uncredited) Radio Personnel (uncredited) See fewer	Chicago P.D. (2014)
Christopher L Perkins Club Goer (uncredited) Club Goer (uncredited) See fewer	Death Wish (2018)
Rekkhan Engineer / Shine's Crew (uncredited) Engineer / Shine's Crew (uncredited) See fewer	Chicago P.D. (2014)
Thomas Tong Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited) See fewer	Too Soon to Forget