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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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24-06-2025
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Sepideh Moafi joins HBO Max's The Pitt Season 2 cast as series regular
Sepideh Moafi is all set to entertain fans with a new project. The Black Bird and Class of '09 star has officially joined Season 2 of Max's gripping medical series The Pitt, reports TheWrap. The 39-year-old will portray the role of an attending physician in emergency medicine at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital, better known by its nickname, The Pitt. Sepideh Moafi joins The Pitt Season 2(Instagram/ @sepidehmoafi) Moafi's character is expected to bring a new dynamic to the already intense ER environment. While her role's backstory remains under wraps, it is unclear whether she is a longtime staffer who remained in the background during Season 1 or a recent transfer brought in following the Season 1 finale's chaotic climax. Either way, her presence is bound to shift the tone of the already pressure-packed ER just in time for a Fourth of July weekend setting in Season 2. The Pitt made waves with its first season by offering a real-time, high-stakes look at life inside a teaching hospital's ER. With each of its 15 episodes spanning a single hour of an extended shift, the show rarely leaves the walls of the trauma center. For many characters, the entire season represented just their first day on the job, throwing them into a crucible of trauma, heartbreak and growth. Created by ER veteran R. Scott Gemmill, with executive producers Noah Wyle and John Wells, the series has drawn comparisons to classic medical dramas while offering a fresh, modern twist. Wyle also stars as the department's seasoned physician, Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch. Along with Moafi, Season 2 will also feature newcomers Charles Baker, Irene Choi, Laëtitia Hollard and Lucas Iverson. FAQs: 1. Who does Sepideh Moafi play in The Pitt Season 2? Moafi plays a new attending physician in emergency medicine at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. 2. What is The Pitt about? The Pitt is a Max medical drama set in a teaching hospital's ER, with each episode unfolding in real-time. 3. Who are the creators and stars of The Pitt? The show was created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive-produced by Noah Wyle and John Wells. Wyle also stars as Dr. Robby Robinavitch.
