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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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‘Sinners' on Max Will Include a Black American Sign Language Version
Max will debut Sinners in the U.S. on Friday, July 4, when viewers will be able to watch it two ways: by 1) streaming the exact theatrically released version, and 2) choosing Sinners in Black American Sign Language (BASL). It's the first time a streaming service has interpreted a film into BASL, Warner Bros. says. BASL is 'a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial expressions and cultural nuances,' reads an announcement released Monday. Max says the release of Sinners in BASL marks 'a major step forward in accessibility, representation and visibility in streaming. More from The Hollywood Reporter Trixie Mattel Just Dropped a "Gay HBO Max Song" 'The Pitt' Adds Sepideh Moafi to Season 2 Cast James Blake Brings 'Sinners' Song to Cannes Lions 'For the first time, the Black Deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive experience in their language,' the press release continues. The written announcement also encourages Max subscribers who sign in ASL but are unfamiliar with BASL to 'follow along with this interpretation.' Sinners with BASL is interpreted by Nakia Smith, 'an influential voice in the Black Deaf community, who delivers a powerful interpretation with cultural depth and linguistic richness that aligns with the film's themes and historical timeline,' Max said. Smith performs the BASL as directed by Rosa Lee Timm. Timm has directed ASL versions of Warner Bros. Pictures' Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and A Minecraft Movie. Max also boasts ASL (again, not BASL) versions of The Last of Us, Barbie and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. 'Accessibility within streaming is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Our goal at Max is to make these great stories accessible to all audiences in a way that is authentic to the content and the communities we serve,' Naomi Waibel, senior vp Global Product Management at Warner Bros. Discovery, said in a statement. 'Sinners with Black American Sign Language is an example of how culturally nuanced access can enrich the viewing experience for our audiences.' Sinners, produced by Proximity Media, was written and directed by Ryan Coogler. It stars Michael B. Jordan (in a dual role) and Hailee Steinfeld. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
Time of India
25-06-2025
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'The Pitt' season 2: Sepideh Moafi joins the cast adding a fresh dynamic to the series
Sepideh Moafi is all set to thrill her fans with latest project. The star of The Black Bird and Class of '09 has officially joined season 2 of Max's intense medical drama The Pitt. According to TheWrap reports. At the Pittsbugh Trauma medical hospital, also known as The Pitt, the 39 year old will play the character of an attending physician working in emergency medicine. Sepideh Moafi's role is to bring fresh dynamics to the high-stress environment of the ER. Even though the backstory details of her are still unclear and enigmatic, and it's mysterious whether she has been part of the hospital throughout, staying out of the limelight in season 1, or if she is a new arrival following the dramatic episodes of the season 1 finale. Regardless, her arrival definitely will bring change to the already intense emergency room, just as the story picks up during the busy Fourth of July weekend in Season 2. What The Pitt is all about? The Pitt has achieved attention in its very first season itself because of the portrayal of the real-time teaching and life in a teaching hospital's emergency room(ER). In every 15 episodes they covered just one dedicated one hour of a long and intense shift, holding the action almost thoroughly within the trauma centre. For most of the characters the whole season unravels over their first day on the new job and pushes them into a whirlwind of trauma, personal growth and heartbreak. This is created by ER veteran R. Scott Gemmill and executive produced by Noah Wyle and John Wells, and the series The Pitt has been compared to the classic medical dramas but carries new wave and modern perspective. Wyle also comes into view in the show as Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch, who is the experienced physician guiding the department. Joining Sepideh Moafi in Season 2 are new cast members Charles Baker, Irene Choi, Laëtitia Hollard, and Lucas.
Hindustan Times
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.
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24-06-2025
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The Pitt Season 2 Adds Sepideh Moafi as New Series Regular
Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch won't be the only attending physician on the floor in The Pitt Season 2. Sepideh Moafi (The L Word: Generation Q) has boarded the acclaimed Max medical drama as a series regular. Though her character name remains under wraps, TVLine can confirm that Moafi plays a new attending physician in emergency medicine. More from TVLine The Pitt Season 2: What a 50-Year-Old Novel Might Reveal About Dr. Robby's Storyline The Pitt Season 1 to Air on TNT Ahead of Season 2 Premiere on HBO Max The CW Books 6 Harlequin Romance Movies for Fall - Stars Include Flash, Arrow and Glee Vets This marks the fifth addition to The Pitt's Season 2 ensemble, following the casting of recurring guest stars Charles Baker (aka Breaking Bad's Skinny Pete), Irene Choi (Insatiable), and relative newcomers Lucas Iverson and Laëtitia Hollard. (Though Max has not disclosed specific character information, our sister site Deadline reports that Baker will play an unhoused patient; Choi and Iverson have been cast as third- and fourth-year medical students, respectively; and Hollard will assume the role of a recent nursing school graduate.) Moafi is best known to TV audiences for her turn as Gigi on Showtime's The L Word: Generation Q. Additional roles include Loretta on HBO's The Deuce, Lauren on Apple TV+'s Black Bird, and Hour on FX's Class of '09. As TVLine previously reported, The Pitt Season 2 will pick up roughly 10 months after the events of Season 1, on 4th of July weekend, as Robby (played by TVLine Dream Emmy nominee Noah Wyle) is in the midst of 'getting himself mentally healthy again.' That will coincide with Dr. Frank Langdon's first day back at work after agreeing to go to time jump will also facilitate changes in hospital hierarchy: 'Because it will be July, everyone has been promoted or graduated to the next level,' series creator R. Scott Gemmill told TVLine. 'For instance, Whitaker will be an intern next year — so, finally, his character will be getting paid.' Javadi, meanwhile, 'is going to be doing a sub-internship, and we find out that maybe that's just her stalling because she doesn't want to make up her mind about where she wants to go.' The Pitt Season 2 premieres January 2026 on Max. Are you looking forward to meeting Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center's newest attending physician? Drop your thoughts in a comment below. The Pitt Season 2: Everything We Know View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
