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Straight Outta Comptonstar Jason Mitchellhas been fired from leading roles in Showtime’sThe Chiand an upcoming Netflix comedy following allegations of misconduct, according to multiple reports.
Mitchell, 32, has starred inThe Chisince its debut in 2018, but will not return for the upcoming third season after news of an “off-set incident” reached those involved with production,Deadlinereports.
Showtime confirmed to PEOPLE that Mitchell will not be a part of season three, but declined further comment.
The decision to fire Mitchell from the Lena Waithe series comes after actress Tiffany Boone accused the star of sexual harassment, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
PEOPLE has attempted to reach Mitchell for comment through his representatives.
THRreports that Boone told Fox 21 (the company that producesThe Chi) producers she could no longer work with Mitchell, and was released from the show “at her request” while he remained on board. The outlet reports that other actresses on the show had issues with Mitchell, though the nature of their complaints are unclear.
According toTHR, Mitchell’s costars Nasim Pedrad, Anna Camp and Robbie Amell all had complaints about the actor.
Mitchell broke onto the scene in 2015, when he starred as NWA rapper Eazy-E in the musical biopicStraight Outta Compton. He’s also had roles in the Oscar-nomiantedMudbound,Kong: Skull Island, Kathryn Bigelow’sDetroit, and the Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph dramedyForever.
He was investigated in 2016 for assault after he allegedly threw an 18-year-old woman to the ground in a Boston hotel, according toDeadlineandTMZ.He was not arrested, perTMZ.
In addition to his breakout role inStraight Outta Compton, Mitchell also starred inKong: Skull Island,Kathryn Bigelow’sDetroit, and the Oscar-nominated Netflix filmMudbound.
UTA, Authentic, and Netflix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
