Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard HaveEmpireReunion atFight NightPremiere

Mar. 15, 2025

Terrence Howard (left) and Taraji P. Henson.Photo:Theo Wargo/WireImage; John Nacion/Variety via Getty

Theo Wargo/WireImage; John Nacion/Variety via Getty

Taraji P. HensonandTerrence Howardare building a newEmpiretogether.The former costars, whostarred as Lucious and Cookie Lyonin the hit FOX series, reunited on Wednesday, Sept. 4, to celebrate their latest collaboration,Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.The actors posed for photos at the heist series' premiere event at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.left to right: Terrence Howard, Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson and Samuel L. Jackson.Theo Wargo/WireImageHenson, 53, wore a sparkly white mini-dress with long sleeves and a plunging neckline. The sexy look was paired with tall, strappy silver heels. Howard, 55, wore a gray suit over a light blue collared shirt and a brown hair wig.The duo are part of a star-studded ensemble cast, which also includesKevin Hart,Don CheadleandSamuel L. Jackson.Left to right: Bryan Smiley, Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson and William Packer.Theo Wargo/WireImagePremiering Thursday, Sept. 5, on Peacock, the series follows the aftermath of a robbery that took place afterMuhammad Ali’shistoric victory against Jerry Quarry on Oct. 26, 1970.“When a hustler named Chicken Man (Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta’s history,” a synopsis explains.Terrence Howard as Cadillac Richie, Samuel L. Jackson as Frank Moten in ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’.Parrish Lewis/PEACOCKChicken Man, suspected of masterminding the crime, “is hellbent on clearing his name but must convince his old adversary, J.D. Hudson (Cheadle), one of the first Black detectives in the city’s desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice,” the synopsis adds.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Guest stars includeChloe Bailey,Marsha Stephanie Blake, Dexter Darden,Lori Harveyand Sinqua Walls.Taraji P. Henson as Vivian Thomas in ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’.Parrish Lewis/PEACOCKHenson and Howard last shared the screen onEmpire, whichran for six seasons from 2015 to 2020.While appearing on theTodayshow on Tuesday, Sept. 3, Henson revealed that the two had not seen each other sinceEmpirewrapped until filming began onFight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.“I hadn’t seen Terrence since we left Chicago. It’s great to see him again,” she added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heistpremieres Sept. 5 on Peacock.

Taraji P. HensonandTerrence Howardare building a newEmpiretogether.

The former costars, whostarred as Lucious and Cookie Lyonin the hit FOX series, reunited on Wednesday, Sept. 4, to celebrate their latest collaboration,Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.

The actors posed for photos at the heist series' premiere event at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.

left to right: Terrence Howard, Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson and Samuel L. Jackson.Theo Wargo/WireImage

Theo Wargo/WireImage

Henson, 53, wore a sparkly white mini-dress with long sleeves and a plunging neckline. The sexy look was paired with tall, strappy silver heels. Howard, 55, wore a gray suit over a light blue collared shirt and a brown hair wig.

The duo are part of a star-studded ensemble cast, which also includesKevin Hart,Don CheadleandSamuel L. Jackson.

Left to right: Bryan Smiley, Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson and William Packer.Theo Wargo/WireImage

Premiering Thursday, Sept. 5, on Peacock, the series follows the aftermath of a robbery that took place afterMuhammad Ali’shistoric victory against Jerry Quarry on Oct. 26, 1970.

“When a hustler named Chicken Man (Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta’s history,” a synopsis explains.

Terrence Howard as Cadillac Richie, Samuel L. Jackson as Frank Moten in ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’.Parrish Lewis/PEACOCK

Parrish Lewis/PEACOCK

Chicken Man, suspected of masterminding the crime, “is hellbent on clearing his name but must convince his old adversary, J.D. Hudson (Cheadle), one of the first Black detectives in the city’s desegregated police force, who is tasked with bringing those responsible to justice,” the synopsis adds.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Guest stars includeChloe Bailey,Marsha Stephanie Blake, Dexter Darden,Lori Harveyand Sinqua Walls.

Taraji P. Henson as Vivian Thomas in ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’.Parrish Lewis/PEACOCK

Henson and Howard last shared the screen onEmpire, whichran for six seasons from 2015 to 2020.

While appearing on theTodayshow on Tuesday, Sept. 3, Henson revealed that the two had not seen each other sinceEmpirewrapped until filming began onFight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.

“I hadn’t seen Terrence since we left Chicago. It’s great to see him again,” she added.

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Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heistpremieres Sept. 5 on Peacock.

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