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Jason Mitchell Says There's 'No Situation' With Tiffany Boone and The Chi Former Showrunner Used #MeToo Movement as an 'Ugly Weapon'
Jason Mitchell has done his first extended interview following misconduct allegations on the set of Showtime’s The Chi, his firing from Netflix’s Desperados, and subsequent terminations by his lawyer, manager, and agent. Mitchell appeared on The Breakfast Club Monday morning. The interview with Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy began with the 32-year-old actor referring…
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On Lena Waithe and the Danger of Pinning Your Creative Authenticity to Your Activism
When it was announced that rising actor Jason Mitchell—known for his performances in Straight Outta Compton, Mudbound and The Chi—had not only been released from his contract as a series regular on The Chi but was removed from an upcoming Netflix film (and dropped by his agent and manager), the initial response was a consensus:…
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'I Want to Own My Part In it': Lena Waithe Officially Speaks On Jason Mitchell Allegations
For the first time, Lena Waithe is speaking thoroughly on the allegations against actor Jason Mitchell in regard to his alleged misconduct on the set of The Chi. And it seems she wants to set the record straight on some things. The screenwriter, producer and actress called into popular morning show The Breakfast Club on…
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MTV Movie & TV Awards Yank Jason Mitchell’s Best Performance Nod Following Misconduct Allegations
The bells continue to toll for embattled actor Jason Mitchell. The MTV Movie & TV Awards have dropped him from contention for this year’s “Best Performance in a Show” award for his work in Showtime’s The Chi following allegations of misconduct. As the Chicago Tribune reports: Mitchell had been set to face off in the…
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The Chi Showrunner Says 'Everyone Was Well Aware' of Jason Mitchell Misconduct Allegations. We Say Tiffany Boone Deserved Better
Following news of actor Jason Mitchell’s misconduct allegations, it looks like a public statement has finally been issued by the staff of Showtime’s The Chi. Due to the allegations, Mitchell was removed from the Showtime series, an upcoming Netflix project, Desperados, and was dropped by his agent, manager, and lawyer. Per sources close to the…
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Jason Mitchell Dropped By Agent and Manager, Removed from The Chi and Desperados Over Misconduct Allegations
Jason Mitchell, an actor who was once considered to be a rising star given his critically acclaimed performances in Straight Outta Compton and Mudbound, appears to be in some serious trouble. The 32-year-old actor has been released from representation—including his agent and manager—as well as being removed from two of his most prominent projects, Showtime’s…
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Watch: The Chi Brings Black Joy, Says Actress Tiffany Boone
Actress Tiffany Boone gets satisfaction from showing the humanity of Chicagoans. “I think people think of Chicago as a super-dangerous place. These are human beings. Nobody wants to kill someone just to kill someone,” the up-and-coming actress told The Root. Boone plays Jerrika, a natural-hair beauty from the “right” side of the tracks, in Lena…