The Chi

The Chi: Jason Mitchell Fires Back at Allegations That Led to His Exit

Jason Mitchell is breaking his silence about his exit from The Chi — and he’s not apologizing, either. The actor gave his side of the story in an interview with radio show The Breakfast Club on Monday, after he was fired from the Showtime drama back in May following multiple accusations of inappropriate behavior from co-star Tiffany Boone and showrunner Ayanna Floyd Davis. According to Mitchell, “there actually was no situation” with Boo... more

Jason Mitchell Not Returning for ‘The Chi’ Season 3, Faces Potential Misconduct Allegations — Report

After two seasons as a face of the Showtime series “The Chi,” Jason Mitchell will not be returning to the series for Season 3. In addition, Deadline is reporting that serious misconduct allegations have prompted representatives at UTA to drop him as a client, and he has left the upcoming Netflix film, “Desperados,” as well. Mitchell’s departure from the film is reported as the first in what has quickly become a string of dismissals. No additional details about the alleged misconduct have yet been confirmed, but the incident... more

The Chi Season 2, Kevin Bacon Drama Get Premiere Dates at Showtime

[YouTube=w2SIzEGg0oo] Showtime will return to the South Side of Chicago when Season 2 of The Chi premieres on Sunday, April 7 at 10/9c. The Chi hails from Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None) and Oscar winner Common (Selma). The official Season 2 logline reads as follows: “Produced entirely in its namesake city, Season 2 of The Chi will spotlight the ambitious plan by Brandon to make his food truck a success, while navigating the class differences with his girlfriend Jerrika... more