There were major changes in casting for “The Pit.”
Ayesha Harris, who plays senior night shift resident Dr. Parker Ellis, has been promoted to regular for the show’s third season, Variety has exclusively learned. Additionally, Supriya Ganesh, who has been playing the role of senior resident doctor Dr. Samira Mohan since season 1, will be leaving the show after season 2.
A person familiar with the situation said Ganesh’s departure was a story-driven decision. Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center is a teaching hospital, so it is normal for residents to come and go. Dr. Mohan also spent part of Season 2 deciding what the next step in his career would be after completing his residency.
Harris appeared in four of the 15 episodes of Season 1 of The Pit, and returned for Season 2. In addition to her role on HBO Max’s hit medical drama, she is also known for her work on shows such as Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones and the Six and Netflix’s Glamorous. Her other credits include “This Is Us,” “The L Word: Generation Q,” “Abbott Elementary” and “Good Girls.”
She is repped by Innovative Artists, MRK MGMT, and Goodman Genow.
Season 1 of “The Pit” was a huge hit with viewers and critics alike. Among its many accolades, the series received 13 Emmy Award nominations and won awards in categories such as Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Noah Wyle), Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Sean Hatosy), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Katherine LaNasa).
