Marisa Tomei Joins “Empire” Cast
Published at | Updated atMarisa Tomei has joined the cast of the Fox drama Empire, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Tomei will appear in a recurring role as Mimi Whiteman, a demanding venture capitalist who becomes involved with the Lyon family. The Oscar-winning actress joins a growing list of guest stars on the series that includes Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, and Lenny Kravitz. Tomei’s previous TV credits include the daytime drama As the World Turns, the Cosby Show spinoff A Different World and the FX comedy/drama Rescue Me.
Empire‘s second season began shooting in June and premieres September 23.
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