Shabana Azeez Reveals Major Shift for Her Character in 'The Pitt' Season 3

Shabana Azeez is giving fans a glimpse into what's next for her character on the medical drama The Pitt.

The 29-year-old performer, who has played Victoria Javadi throughout the show's first two seasons, will see her character undergo a significant transformation when the series returns for season three.

"I can say that I'm not in the ER this season," Azeez shared in an interview with Bustle. "I've done my ER rotation, so I'm doing my psychiatry rotation."

The shift marks a departure from Victoria's previous storyline. "It's a very different vibe for me. And I'm scared and nervous," the actress explained. "But it's an honor to be able to show that part of medicine."

The groundwork for this change was laid at the conclusion of season two, when Victoria experienced a moment of clarity while observing the intensity surrounding her in the emergency department. She expressed to Dr. Whitaker (Gerran Howell) that the more time she spent in that environment, the more she understood the significance of mental health—both for patients and medical professionals themselves.

Dr. Whitaker then suggested, "Maybe that's what you should focus on."

Victoria carried this insight to Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle), who encouraged her aspirations by saying, "I think that you could do anything that you put your mind to, Victoria."

The new season will be positioned temporally in early November, just before the holiday season, according to Wyle. Production is scheduled to resume in June, with the show expected to return in January 2027, maintaining its traditional premiere window from previous years, as confirmed by executive producer and director John Wells.