Jacob Latimore
Emmett
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Jake, Papa and Kevin confront the harsh reality of how the world views young, Black men in the aftermath of an act of police brutality. As the three friends reckon with a broken system, the aftershocks ripple across the South Side, inspiring friends and neighbors to rise up and take action.
May 23, 2021 · Kiesha wrestles with a decision that will affect the life of her unborn child. A run in with law enforcement leaves Kevin, Jake and Papa reeling. Douda tries to walk the line between gangster and mayor. Tiff and Dom go into business together. Marcus petitions to bring the Olympics to Chicago.
- Jason Mitchell, Ntare Mwine
- Content Lead, Content Creator, Writer
- Jacob Latimore - Emmett Washington. Jacob Latimore portrays the charismatic Emmett Washington, a sneakerhead who had multiple unplanned children with some of the show's characters, namely Tiff, Shay, and Neva.
- Alex R. Hibbert - Kevin Williams. Another main character in The Chi is Kevin Williams, who is portrayed by Alex R. Hibbert. Kevin is just a kid who had loving parents, but his life changed after witnessing how Ronnie Davis murdered Brandon Johnson's brother.
- Michael Epps - Jake Taylor. Portrayed by Michael Epps, Jake Taylor is Kevin and Stanley's friend. Although the trio has a tight-knit bond, they usually clash and argue since Jake's brother, Reg, is a leader of a local gang.
- Shamon Brown Jr. - Stanley “Papa” Jackson. Stanley "Papa" Jackson is Kevin and Jake's best friend who is brought to life by Shamon Brown Jr. Jackson, or Papa as his friends call him, is a pastor's son who is confident about his well-being.
With Jacob Latimore, Michael Epps, Shamon Brown Jr., Yolonda Ross. From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
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- 2018-01-07
- Drama
- 60
Learn more about the full cast of The Chi with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide.
- Jet Wilkinson
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Alex Hibbert as Kevin Williams. Michael Epps as Jake Taylor.
Premise. The Chi is described as following "a fateful turn of events that sends shockwaves through a community on the Southside of Chicago and connects the lives of Emmett, Brandon, Ronnie and Kevin in unexpected ways." [9] Cast. Main. Jason Mitchell as Brandon Johnson [4] (seasons 1–2) Ntare Mwine as Ronnie Davis (seasons 1–3)
