Everything You Need To Know About The Chi Season 7
In this season, it’s a woman’s world …
Posted on May 5, 2025 | 06:00am
It’s been a long time coming. Are we talking about the return of The Chi, or the women of The Chi asserting their influence over the South Side? Both! In the upcoming season of the hit SHOWTIME® drama series, the likes of Alicia (Lynn Whitfield), Jada (Yolonda Ross) and Kiesha (Birgundi Baker) are toppling anything that obstructs their path to the top. Now that’s power..
Scroll on to learn everything we know about the highly anticipated seventh season of The Chi, including the premiere date, synopsis, cast and guest stars.
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The new season also boasts a considerable number of actors in guest-starring roles. See below for a rundown.
Tony® winner Phylicia Rashad, NAACP Award® Winner Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Emmy® winner Karrueche Tran are also slated to appear in guest-starring roles in the new season.
Rashad will play the role of Renee, one of the few people who sees Pastor Zeke (Daniel J. Watts) for the man he truly is, and can get through to him.
Robinson will play the sweet, but no-nonsense Riley Dalton, who has suffered great loss, but whose past allows her to help others through their own hardships.
Tran will portray Zuri, a woman who can never seem to outrun trouble, no matter how hard she tries.
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Scroll on to learn everything we know about the highly anticipated seventh season of The Chi, including the premiere date, synopsis, cast and guest stars.
What is The Chi Season 7 release date?
The Chi Season 7 is scheduled to premiere Friday, May 16, on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan.Where is The Chi Season 7 filmed?
The Chi Season 7 was produced entirely in Chicago.What is The Chi Season 7 synopsis?
As we mentioned, The Chi Season 7 puts the women of the series front and center. The characters assert their dominance, and refuse to relinquish their power once it’s been achieved. When one wins the crown, however, one must accept the rivalries, back-biting, and lost friendships that go with it.Who's in The Chi Season 7 cast?
Here's the list of the regular season cast for The Chi Season 7:- Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington
- Lynn Whitfield as Alicia
- Yolonda Ross as Jada
- Washington Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley “Papa” Jackson
- Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor
- Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams
- Luke James as Victor “Trig” Taylor
The new season also boasts a considerable number of actors in guest-starring roles. See below for a rundown.
- La La Anthony as Dom
- Rolando Boyce as Darnell Robinson
- Judae’a Brown as Jemma St. John
- Kandi Burruss as Roselyn Perry
- Tai Davis as Tracy Roxboro
- Ahmad Ferguson as Bakari
- Brett Gray as Damien
- Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha
- Hannaha Hall as Tiffany
- Kadeem Hardison as Professor Gardner
- L’lerrét Jazelle as Fatima
- Jill Marie Jones as Bianca
- Brian Keys as Cairo
- Charmin Lee as Judge Bradley
- Chris Lee as Hannibal
- Jackie Long as Keith
- Vic Mensa as Jamal
- Zaria Imani Primer as Lynae
- Rotimi as Charles
- Cortez Smith as Nuck
- Joel Steingold as Marcus St. John
- Daniel J. Watts as Pastor Zeke
- Jason Weaver as Shaad
Tony® winner Phylicia Rashad, NAACP Award® Winner Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Emmy® winner Karrueche Tran are also slated to appear in guest-starring roles in the new season.
Rashad will play the role of Renee, one of the few people who sees Pastor Zeke (Daniel J. Watts) for the man he truly is, and can get through to him.
Robinson will play the sweet, but no-nonsense Riley Dalton, who has suffered great loss, but whose past allows her to help others through their own hardships.
Tran will portray Zuri, a woman who can never seem to outrun trouble, no matter how hard she tries.