Latest News About The Chi - Cast

Here’s the latest on The Chi cast:

• Recent season updates: The Chi is in its final season on Paramount+. New recurring cast members have been announced for the final run, including Daryl Dunning II as Rafi and Biko Eisen-Martin as Smitty, among others joining the ensemble [source: entertainment trade coverage of Paramount+ final-season casting]. This signals ongoing behind-the-scenes reshuffles as the series winds down [source: industry reporting].

• Notable additions in 2025–2026: Reports indicate several new faces — Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins — joining the ensemble for the final season, expanding the core group of characters [source: press coverage of The Chi final-season announcements].

• Cast continuity: The core cast remains anchored by Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, Shamon Brown Jr., and Michael V. as of the latest updates, with the new additions integrating into the established dynamics [source: full-cast listings and season previews].

• Where to watch: The Chi airs on Paramount+. The final season is presented in ongoing episodes as part of the show’s broader streaming window with Showtime/Paramount+ arrangements [source: platform announcements and season trailers].

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