The Chi Season 7: Confirmation, Cast, & Everything We Know

Those waiting for when The Chi comes back on air won't have to wait much longer considering that there has been some news about the cast, filming, and more. The original Showtime TV series, The Chi, has been exploring the lives of those who live in the Southside neighborhood of the titular Chicago, Illinois since 2018. Starring Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington, Alex R. Hibbert as Kevin Williams, and Yolonda Ross as Jada Washington, The Chi has explored the complexities of poor and Black communities with thoughtfulness mixed with humor and affection.

The Chi has seen a lot of turnover in even its most likable characters over the years, and each season feels just a little bit different for it. The Chi season 6 premiered in August 2023 with its finale coming in June 2024. Season 6 sees Emmett and Kiesha (Birgundi Baker) trying to keep their relationship together, Douda (Curtiss Cook) deals with the shifting loyalties of his inner circle, Kevin learning that early independence is not all it's cracked up to be, and more. The Chi season 7 looks to bring back some of these stories when it premieres.

The Chi Season 7 Latest News

Production Released A Screenshot From Season 7

Emmett (Jacob Latimore) smiling in The Chi

The latest news for The Chi came on December 19, 2024, when production released an exclusive first-look photo from the season (via TVLine). The photo shows Alicia (Lynn Whitfield), Jada, and Tracy (Tai Davis) dancing at a house party together while Darnell (Rolando Boyce) smiles and watches behind them.

The Chi Season 7 Is Confirmed

Season 7 Finished Filming In October 2024

Alex Hibbert as Kevin Williams being held back by his friends in The Chi

Paramount+ with Showtime confirmed The Chi season 7 in May 2024, just before the final episode of season 6 aired (via Deadline). The confirmation also came with the announcement that production would begin in Chicago later that month. In the announcement, Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer for Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks said,

"On the heels of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week's return, we're excited to provide fans with the promise of more – ensuring that they can continue to enjoy the raw, emotional stories and unforgettable characters that have made this seminal series a resounding success for Showtime."

The Chi season 7 wrapped filming in October 2024, but there is still no release date (via ReelChicago). 2025 is a likely guess for the premiere, however.

The Chi Season 7 Cast

Most Of The Main Cast Should Be Returning

Confirmed returning cast members for The Chi season 7 include Lynn Whitfield as Alicia, Yolonda Ross as Jada, Tai Davis as Tracy, and Rolando Boyce as Darnell. Rapper and actor Rotimi is also confirmed to be playing a character new to The Chi in season 7, Charles, a church-going young man (via BlexMedia). Cast members expected to return include Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington, Shamon Brown as Stanley "Papa" Jackson, Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor, Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams, and Luke James as Victor "Trig" Taylor.

The Chi Season 7 Cast & Characters
Actor	Role
Lynn Whitfield	Alicia
Yolonda Ross	Jada Washington
Tai Davis	Tracy Roxboro
Rolando Boyce	Darnell Washington
Rotimi	Charles
Jacob Latimore	Emmett Washington
Shamon Brown	Stanley "Papa" Jackson
Michael V. Epps	Jake Taylor
Birgundi Baker	Kiesha Williams
Luke James	Victor "Trig" Taylor

Sadly, some notable characters will not be returning to The Chi season 7. Curtiss Cook as Douda, Miriam A. Hyman as Dre, Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina, and Alex R. Hibbert as Kevin have all left the series for one reason or another.

The Chi Season 7 Story Details

Nuck's Power Grab Will Likely Be The Biggest Story

Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams looking upset with someone in The Chi (1)

While no official synopsis has been released for The Chi season 7, season 6 ended with some major events that will surely be big parts of season 7. Nina moved away from Chicago at the end of the season, an emotional departure that will surely have reverberations. Nuck (Cortez Smith) will either have to answer for the killings of Douda and Rob (Iman Shumpert), or the season will follow his power grab of the neighborhood. Emmett and Kiesha find out Kiesha is pregnant, which will also likely be a major plotline.

Co-showrunner Justin Hillian said about season 7,

"We strive to tell a well-balanced story. You know, it's just like the city, the joy, the pain, the ups, the downs. All of it. And it will all continue."

So, along with these major storylines, fans can look forward to the smaller tales and adventures that have always made fans eager to learn when The Chi will come on.