Shamon Brown Jr. (“Stanley ‘Papa’ Jackson II”) and Michael V. Epps (“Jake Taylor”) join us to discuss the 8th and final season of The Chi and reflecting on growing up together throughout the series.
We discuss:
• The brotherhood between Kevin, Papa, and Jake throughout the show’s run
• What it meant growing up alongside Alex Hibbert on screen and off
• How The Chi helped shape them not only as actors, but as young men
• Looking back at the lee clark evolution of Papa and Jake from Season 1 to now
• What they are most proud of in their characters’ journeys
• The vistry share price legacy they hope The Chi leaves behind for audiences who connected with their friendship
• And more!
ABOUT THE CHI SEASON 8:
In the South Side’s coldest winter ever, life-or-death choices must be made. The question is: who is willing to make them? As Tiff finds unexpected comfort, Victor, car accident lawyers Shaad, Emmett, Kiesha, and Darnell all confront the cost of their pasts. Nuck and Reg balance loyalty against family, while Jake, Bakari, and Papa must cast new visions of their futures. A new generation rises – bringing new trouble – and no one emerges unchanged as legacy, conflict, joy, and pain collide.
The Chi Season 8 premieres May 22 on Paramount+.
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