Latest News About The Chi - Cast

Here are the latest updates on The Chi cast.

• New faces join the final season ensemble: Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins were announced as recurring guests for The Chi’s farewell season on Paramount+ in April 2026. The additions include Daryl Dunning II as Rafi, Biko Eisen-Martin as Smitty, Akilah A. Walker as Amaya, Laila Odom as Jordan, Liza Jessie Peterson as Patience, and Anthony B. Jenkins as Devante. This news came from Paramount+ press materials and trade coverage. [Source: The Futon Critic summary and Paramount+ press release coverage]
• Cast continuity and returning players: The series stars Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Luke James, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Yolanda Ross, and others, with multiple returning guest stars across seasons. The show has maintained a core ensemble since its early seasons, with ongoing involvement from veteran cast members. [Source: IMDb full credits page and standard show coverage]
• Additional context on season 7/finale: The Chi’s final season is described as emotionally charged, continuing to explore the community’s resilience and the fallout from long-running storylines. The press and trade outlets emphasize the farewell arc and the incremental casting changes as part of wrapping the series. [Source: IMDb cast listings and press summaries]

If you’d like, I can pull up more specific details about each new cast member (previous roles, character arcs) or provide a quick summary of the current main and recurring cast for season 7.