Jason Mitchell Dropped From 'The Chi'

Jason Mitchell will not be returning to Showtime's “The Chi,” as well as his lead role in Netflix’s “Desperados.” The 32-year-old actor has been dropped by his management, Authentic Talent & Literary Management, and his agency, UTA, over allegations of inappropriate behavior. According to The Hollywood Reporter, A source with knowledge of the Showtime series says Tiffany Boone, who played Mitchell’s girlfriend on The Chi, was among several actresses on the series who had issues with Mitchell. She made repeated complaints of sexual harassment and allegedly felt so unsafe with her co-star that at times her fiance,Dear White People actor Marque Richardson, came to set when she shot scenes with him. Boone declined to comment. The source also says Boone ultimately informed producers at Fox 21 that she could no longer work with Mitchell. Initially, he was retained while she was released at her request to pursue other projects. Other actresses on the series also were said to have had problems with Mitchell.