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‘The Pitt' Adds Sepideh Moafi to Season 2 Cast
The Pitt is putting another doctor on shift for its second season. Max's critically acclaimed medical drama has added Sepideh Moafi to its cast for season two, which is in production for an early 2026 premiere. Moafi (The L Word: Generation Q) will be a series regular, playing an attending physician in emergency medicine. More from The Hollywood Reporter In Spain, Warner Exec Explains the HBO Max Rebrand Corporate-TV Branding Has Gotten Out of Control 'The Pitt,' 'Brilliant Minds' Showrunners on The Revival of the Medical Drama: "People Need Hope Now" She is the latest addition to the show's cast; Charles Baker, Irene Choi, Laetitia Holland and Lucas Iverson will also appear in the coming season in recurring roles. The Pitt, which stars ER alum Noah Wyle and follows the staff of a Pittsburgh hospital's emergency department in real time, became a word-of-mouth hit for Max. The series averaged 6.18 million viewers per episode, based on Nielsen's 35-day, cross-platform ratings, making it Max's top original series of the 2024-25 season. The streamer ordered a second season a month after its premiere. John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. TV produce The Pitt. R. Scott Gemmill created the series and executive produces with Wells, Wyle, Michael Hissrich, Erin Jontow of John Wells Productions and Simran Baidwan. Moafi played fan favorite Gigi Ghorbani on Showtime's The L Word: Generation Q. Her credits also include Apple TV's Black Bird, HBO's The Deuce and Hulu's limited series Class of '09. She is repped by Principal Entertainment LA, Gersh, ID, and Schreck Rose. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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07-05-2025
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Fox pulls the plug on 'Rescue: HI-SURF'
HONOLULU (KHON2) — FOX has canceled its Hawaiian lifeguard drama Rescue: HI-Surf after one season, the network announced Tuesday. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet set to make its move The series premiered in September 2024 and was co-produced by John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and FOX Entertainment. It featured a cast led by Arielle Kebbel and Robbie Magasiva and was set on Oahu's North Shore. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show debuted to strong ratings, attracting 4.7 million viewers for its premiere, marking the highest-rated fall drama debut in six years. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Despite its initial success, the series struggled to maintain viewership and was ultimately canceled after airing 19 episodes. Rescue: HI-Surf was notable for its commitment to local talent, with over 2,100 Hawaii-based cast and crew members involved in the production. The series is also said to have contributed significantly to the local economy, injecting more than $33 million through wages and expenditures on goods and services. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news FOX has not announced any plans for a replacement series at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KHON2.
