EXCLUSIVE: Showtime’s hit drama The Chi, which films entirely in Chicago, has paused production on its upcoming sixth season, effective today. The decision was made Monday after a second consecutive day of shooting was disrupted by WGA strike-related picketing.
Showtime's The Chi is the latest series whose production has been disrupted by the ongoing writers strike. According to sources, the hit drama, which is based in Chicago, filmed Friday morning before moving to another location, which had a picket line already in place.
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“It’s definitely the gayest season ever,” declared Lena Waithe, creator of Showtime’s The Chi, which is in its third season, when she appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Last week’s season premiere opened up with a wedding between two women, which Waithe lauded.