Jason Mitchell Dropped by The Chi, Netflix, Manager and Agent Kevin Fleming May 21, 2019 Entertainment, Movie News, TV News 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 The Chi and Netflix’s upcoming flick, Desperados. According to Deadline, reps from UTA, Authentic Talent & Literary Management, Good Universe (the production company behind Desperados), as well as Fox and Showtime (The Chi) have all confirmed Mitchell has been dropped from representation and the aforementioned projects, declining further comment. Read more from The Root. Related