Sepideh Moafi Confirms Her Return to 'The Pitt' for Season 3

Sepideh Moafi has confirmed her return to the Emmy-winning HBO medical drama 'The Pitt' for its third season.

The 40-year-old actress, who joined the show's cast in season 2 as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, sat down with Gold Derby to discuss what lies ahead. She confirmed her involvement going forward, saying she shares the audience's anticipation about where the story will head.

One detail fans should know: Moafi revealed she won't appear in the season 3 premiere. Her character will be among several that have "staggered entrances" into the new season. "I don't know anything yet," she noted about the specifics of what's coming.

When asked about her hopes for her character following the emotional cliffhanger that concluded the previous season, Moafi offered an optimistic view. "Like a phoenix in the fire, she'll rise," she said.

Beyond the plot details, Moafi spoke about the deeper impact her character has had on audiences. She expressed strong pride in Dr. Al-Hashimi, noting that she's received messages from people across various communities—healthcare workers, individuals living with disabilities, those with mixed identities, and members of marginalized groups who felt underrepresented in media.

"I think this character has given visibility to a lot of different types of people," Moafi shared. She emphasized her gratitude for the role and the chance to bring the character to life. The response from viewers with health conditions has particularly moved her. "The number of people with health conditions, whether it's chronic illness or disease or disability who have reached out and said how much seeing her experience and seeing not just her condition, but also the way in which she manages it and has struggled with it and the vulnerability that she's expressed through it has made them feel very seen," she explained.

Moafi also recently addressed speculation about tensions between herself and co-star Noah Wyle.