‘The Chi’ Sets June Premiere Date for Season 5; Guest Stars Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony to Return
thewrap.com.The Season 5 cast includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook.Previously announced new guest stars include Nia Jervier and Carolyn Michelle Smith.
Jervier plays Tiera, “the poised, polished and driven god-niece of Douda,” per Showtime. Smith plays “Deja, a new love interest for Shaad who helps him level up in more ways than one.”Additionally L’lerrét Jazelle plays Fatima, “a local journalist who wants the best for her neighborhood and isn’t afraid to hold politicians’ feet to the fire to get the truth.” Antonyah Allen is playing Simone, “Kevin’s new classmate, a creative introvert who constantly challenges him and opens his mind to new experiences.”Alongside Waithe EPs include Common, Aaron Kaplan, Rick Famuyiwa, Derek Dudley and Shelby Stone of ID8 Multimedia, Rishi Rajani, CEO of Hillman Grad Productions, and showrunner Justin Hillian.
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