“Empire” star Bryshere Grey wants psychological assist greater than a jail sentence — this, in response to his pal Dustin “Chosen” Wilkins … who filed a felony criticism in opposition to him in June after the pair received right into a bodily altercation at a Virginia lodge.

Chosen tells TMZ he solely went ahead with the report as a result of the actor is affected by a number of psychological well being circumstances that have been exasperated when he stopped taking his medicines — and was consuming on prime of that — and believed urgent prices may jumpstart getting him into therapy.

The filmmaker — who was making ready to work on a actuality collection known as “The Starboy” with Bryshere earlier than he lunged at him in the course of the heated lodge dispute — says his pal is definitely fairly accountable with regards to taking his meds and monitoring his alcohol consumption.

Nevertheless, Chosen provides Bryshere is well sidetracked by individuals who do not have his greatest curiosity in thoughts.

Chosen describes Bryshere — who we realized was dropped by his pubic relations company this week — as his “little brother” … which is why he cares a lot about what occurs with him over the assault and battery cost.

Chosen tells us he would gladly have the cost dropped if Bryshere would decide to a psychological well being therapy plan and give attention to his wellbeing.

He says he worries about the potential for BG heading to the clink — and even admits he regrets submitting the criticism.

We broke the information — Chosen filed a misdemeanor criticism in opposition to the actor and rapper on June 13 by bypassing police and immediately working with the Chesapeake Justice of the Peace’s workplace. A warrant for his arrest was issued … and Bryshere was taken into custody on June 15.

Plot twist — Chosen is the one who bonded him out inside hours.

Oh — and he needs to make it crystal clear that their quarrel didn’t erupt over a “fee dispute” as he wrote in his criticism. He says the state of affairs shortly received ugly because of the state of Bryshere’s psychological well being, and that is that.

Manufacturing sources affirm to TMZ the pair have been spending time collectively in Virginia as they ready to work on “The Starboy” … however Bryshere is not related to the venture.

It isn’t clear if the “Canal Road” actor will return to the small display screen anytime quickly, as Chosen says he beforehand confessed to him he needs out of the leisure trade as a result of it has been so exhausting on him.

Chosen says he and BG don’t at the moment aren’t in touch because of the “no contact” order in place. Court docket paperwork present Chosen appeared on the Chesapeake Normal District Court docket on Monday to amend the bond provision so Bryshere may have contact with him … however was denied.

Bryshere is due again in courtroom on the finish of the month.

We reached out to Bryshere’s reps for remark … they usually say they’re not working with him because of the state of his psychological well being and considerations over this authorized illustration.

They clarify … “Our firm integrity prevents us from taking part in any exercise that locations Mr. Grey in danger. We’re not aware of the authorized illustration dealing with Mr. Grey’s felony case in Virginia. Their illustration of Mr. Grey makes us very uncomfortable, and we hope for one of the best consequence for Mr. Grey.”