For Lena Waithe, The Chi has always been more than television; it’s a love letter to her hometown. And as the series heads into its eighth season, that letter is
Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of film, TV, advertising, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their
Creator/producer of The Chi, Lena Waithe, and her company, Hillman Grad Productions celebrated Season Two of the Rising Voices filmmaker initiative at Tribeca Festival. The festival hosted the world premiere of
Indeed, the world’s number one job site, announced the 10 filmmaker teams selected for season two of Indeed: Rising Voices. In partnership with Emmy Award-winning writer, creator and actor, Chicago native
Warner Bros TV has announced that Lena Waithe (The Chi, Master of None, Queen & Slim, Ready Player One) has inked a new deal that brings the acclaimed documentary Hoop Dreams to HBO Max as a
As the Season 4 finale of The Chi ended with a cliffhanger on Sunday, series creator Lena Waithe announced the news during an Instagram Live that SHOWTIME has renewed The
Emmy Award-winning writer, creator, producer and actor Lena Waithe of Twenties, The Chi and Queen & Slim will headline DePaul University’s Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference Feb. 5-6. DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts will present a series
“The Chi” Season 3 premieres this Sunday, June 21st at 8 PM CT on Showtime. Created by Chicago’s own Lena Waithe and filmed entirely in Illinois, “The Chi” is a coming-of-age drama series
There was a collective round of “yesses” heard along with gasps as the multitalented “queer girl from the South Side” was recognized for her amazing work on the just as
The Chi concludes its eight-season run after filming entirely in Chicago, leaving behind a lasting legacy for the city’s film community. When Lena Waithe created The Chi, she wasn’t simply developing
After eight seasons of love, loss, power struggles, and hard-earned second chances on the South Side, The Chi is approaching its final chapter. Created by Lena Waithe, The Chi has
After eight seasons, the cast of The Chi is saying goodbye. The hit drama series from creator and executive producer Lena Waithe recently launched its eighth and final season, bringing
Just days after its streaming debut on Paramount+, The Chi has climbed into the platform’s Top 10 in the United States, signaling a strong start for the drama’s eighth and
The Chi is back for its eighth and final season, and if the premiere is any indication, creator Lena Waithe is taking the acclaimed Chicago drama into its bleakest and
Chicago gets an early look at The Travel Companion when the Chicago made indie comedy screens May 17 at The Davis Theater. Writer and producer Weston Auburn, a Chicago native,
The Chi Season 8 premiere is Friday, May 22, on Paramount+. A newly released trailer confirms the upcoming season will be the series’ final chapter. Created by Lena Waithe, The
The Chi is currently filming its eighth and final season in Chicago, as Paramount+ confirms a group of new recurring guest stars joining the ensemble. Production on the final season
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
As 2025 enters its final stretch, cameras continue to roll across Chicago. Network series, streamers, indie features, and commercial shoots will be keeping crews busy through the last quarter of
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has revealed a peek at this year’s program with the announcement of the Opening Night and Centerpiece Films for the 43rd annual film festival,
