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The Independent
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Hit HBO show loses huge cast member after just one season
Tracy Ifeachor, who played Dr. Heather Collins, will not return for the second season of HBO Max's medical drama The Pitt, a decision made by the show's creative team. Ifeachor's character, a senior resident, appeared in the first 11 episodes of season one, where she was undergoing IVF and had a past relationship with series lead Dr. Robby. Sepideh Moafi is set to join the cast as a new series regular, playing an attending physician, with most other main cast members reprising their roles for the season, which premieres in January 2026. The acclaimed series, created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle, is currently facing a lawsuit from the estate of ER creator Michael Crichton. The lawsuit alleges that The Pitt is an unauthorised reboot of ER, accusing Wells and Wyle of "personal betrayal," though Warner Bros. Television has dismissed the claims as "baseless."
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Pitt' Season 2 Casts ‘The L Word: Generation Q' Alum Sepideh Moafi
'The Pitt' has added Sepideh Moafi to the cast of the show's second season. Production on the hit Max series began earlier in June in Los Angeles. Moafi will appear in a series regular role as an attending physician in emergency medicine. More from Variety 'Sinners' Sets Max Streaming Release Date 'The Pitt,' 'Nobody Wants This,' 'Only Murders in The Building' Publicity Campaigns Win at 2025 TPEC Awards 'The Pitt' Season 2 Begins Production in Los Angeles 'The Pitt' was renewed for Season 2 back in February, roughly one month after it premiered. Led by series star Noah Wyle, the show is described as a 'realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today's America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh.' Moafi previously starred in the critically-acclaimed HBO series 'The Deuce' as well as the Showtime series 'The L Word: Generation Q.' Her recent credits also include 'Class of '09' at FX/Hulu as well as the miniseries 'Blackbird' at Apple TV+. She has also starred in films like 'I'll Be Right There,' 'The Killing of Two Lovers,' and 'The Arrangements.' She is repped by Principal Entertainment LA, Gersh, ID Public Relations, and Schreck Rose. Season 1, which consisted of 15 episodes, was structured in a way in which each episode took place over one hour of a 15-hour shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. Along with Wyle, the cast for Season 1 included Tracey Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez. R. Scott Gemmill created the series and serves as an executive producer. Wyle is also an executive producer along with John Wells and Erin Jontow of John Wells Productions, Michael Hissrich and Simran Baidwan. Warner Bros. Television, where John Wells Productions is under an overall deal, is the studio. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘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
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘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
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'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.
