Production is underway in Chicago on the eighth and final season of The Chi, closing out a series that has been a steady presence in the city since its debut in 2018.
Created by Chicago native Lena Waithe, The Chi built its identity around the city’s South Side, following an ensemble of residents whose lives intersect through family, work and community. The Emmy-winning actor, producer, screenwriter, and founder of Hillman Grad Productions is known for bringing an authentic voice to stories rooted in culture and community.
With eight seasons, The Chi has remained one of the city’s most successful television productions, with a steady reliance on Chicago crews and vendors.
Paramount+ released a first look at the final season as the series heads into its closing chapter.
As The Chi enters its eighth and final season and its coldest winter ever, life or death choices must be made. The question becomes, who is willing to make them? Legacy, conflict, joy, and pain. It all collides in the biggest, most emotionally riveting way ever seen this season on The Chi.
The returning cast includes Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Hannaha Hall and Jason Weaver.
Waithe executive produces under her Hillman Grad banner, alongside co-showrunners Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel. Executive producers also include Common, Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, Resheida Brady-Anderson, Derek Dudley, Shelby Stone, Naomi Funabashi and Rishi Rajani. James Rogers III joins as executive producer.
Directors Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield return to direct multiple episodes and have been elevated to co-executive producers.
Produced by 20th Television, The Chi Season 8 will premiere later this year and stream every Friday, exclusively for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. All previous seasons are currently available to stream.
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