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HBO Max Makes Major Cast Change to Hit Drama Ahead of Upcoming Season Finale

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, multiple outlets confirmed actress Supriya Ganesh will depart HBO Max's The Pitt after Season 2, while actress Ayesha Harris has been promoted to series regular for Season 3.
According to Variety, Ganesh's exit is a "story-driven decision" because Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center is a teaching hospital where staff turnover is a natural occurrence in real medical facilities.
Since Season 1, Ganesh portrayed senior resident Dr. Samira Mohan, who struggled balancing her personal life and career, with Dr. Robby suggesting she might excel in geriatrics before she ultimately decided she needed a break from emergency medicine.
Ganesh's final appearance airs April 16 in the Season 2 finale, with Harris continuing her role as Dr. Parker Ellis in Season 3, as Harris posted, "To my girl @supriyaganesh_ thank you for being a real one, from day one."
This casting shakeup follows actress Tracy Ifeachor's departure after Season 1 as Dr. Heather Collins, whose character finished residency and relocated to Portland, reflecting the revolving door of staff inherent to The Pitt's teaching hospital setting.

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