And my approach is complicated as well.

The character is going through spirituality, trying to find his identity.

How do we get to the truth but still keep it interesting and still fit into the world ofEmpire?

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I think thats where the frustration lies.

Andre has a big story, a great story, and were being rigorous about tracking his character.

For his part, Byers is thrilled with season 3.

We go to interesting places already, man, he says.

Im loving these scripts.

I love what weve done before, but I just feel like weve really upped it a few notches.

We have to step up our game every season, and this season we really, really do.

Empirereturns on Sept. 21 at 9 p.m.