Jussie Smollett The Skinny

It’s always fun to explore what our favorite Empire characters were up to before the show.  It’s never a bad time to look into the life of the talented actor that plays Jussie Smollett.

Everybody loves Jussie Smollett. The Skinny is a romantic comedy film that starred the talented actor.  Released in 2012, the movie was directed by Patrik-Ian Polk.  

The film is about four Brown University students.  Four of the students are gay men while the female student is a lesbian.  The students unite in the Big Apple for a weekend full of lies, secrets and drama!

Jussie Smollett’s character, Magnus, is a medical student who is in a relationship with Ryan, played by Dustin Ross.  Magnus is meeting his four college friends in New York City to celebrate Gay Pride…you have to see what happens to believe it!

Cast

• Jussie Smollett – Magnus
• Anthony Burrell – Kyle
• Blake Young-Fountain – Sebastian
• Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman – Joey
• Shanika Warren-Markland – Langston
• Jennia Fredrique – Savannah
• Dustin Ross – Ryan
• Robb Sherman – Junot
• B. Scott – Candy
• Darryl Stephens – Nurse
• Seth Gilliam – HIV testing employee
• Wilson Cruz – Dr. Velasquez
• Derrick L. Briggs – Rapist
• Dewayne Queen – Rapist
• Zeric Armenteros
• Bassey Ikpi – herself
• Hot Rod
• Phat Daddy