The Pitt star Supriya Ganesh will be leaving the hit series in Season 3, and HBO already has a replacement 

HBO's The Pitt is undergoing a major casting change as it heads towards season 3, which could change the next installment's narrative. Variety has reported that senior resident Dr. Samira Mohan, played by Supriya Ganesh, who has been an important part of the roster from Season 1, will no longer be a part of the show anymore. The exit is not because of any creative differences, but instead is story-driven and reflective of how teaching hospitals naturally operate, with residents cycling in and out as their time ends.

Throughout this season, Ganesh's character has been exploring what comes next once she is done with her residency, which sets up her natural departure from the show and from the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.

On the other hand, Ayesha Harris, who plays senior night shift resident Dr. Parker Ellie, has been promoted to a series regular for Season 3. She's had solid roles on Amazon's Daisy Jones and the Six and Netflix's Glamorous, along with appearances in This Is Us, The L Word: Generation Q, Abbott Elementary, and Good Girls.

More details about The Pitt Season 3

HBO's breakout medical drama The Pitt has officially been renewed for Season 3, with HBO chairman and CEO Casey Bloys announcing the greenlight during the Season 2 premiere event in January. The show, which stars Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, has already become one of HBO Max's most-watched originals since debuting last year, and it's easy to see why.

The show captures what it's like to be inside a medical center in real time, as it unfolds over 15 intense hours in Pittsburgh. Its raw, realistic depiction of healthcare workers has struck a chord with both audiences and critics as it has managed to win over doctors, nurses, and real-life heroes of healthcare, and critics and fans alike. The show racked up five Primetime Emmy Awards and earned multiple Golden Globe and Actor Award nominations, cementing its status as a prestige drama.

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Plot details for Season 3 haven't been released yet, but given how the show structures each season around a single extended ER shift, Season 3 will likely follow the same formula. Season 2 jumps ahead about ten months and takes place over the Fourth of July weekend. This means that the third season could also potentially have a time jump, although it's a speculation for now.

We will know more about season three's cast, plot, and release window in due time; for now, both seasons of The Pitt are streaming on HBO Max.

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