Sepideh Moafi denies feud, confirms return to The Pitt

Actress Sepideh Moafi has directly denied rumors of a behind-the-scenes feud with her co-star Noah Wyle on the HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt." In an interview, Moafi stated the speculation is false and confirmed she will return for the show's upcoming third season.

Moafi, who joined the series in its second season as Dr. Baran AlHashimi, addressed the online chatter head-on. She said there is no personal rivalry and described a positive working relationship with Wyle. She explained that their professional rapport made it possible to tackle intense scenes together, noting they would laugh between filming setups.

While confirming her return, Moafi indicated the specifics of her role in the new season are still being determined. She said the exact storylines, number of episodes, and the capacity of her character's involvement are not yet clear to her.

Production on the third season is scheduled to begin soon. Series creator R. Scott Gemmill has stated the new season will feature an approximate four-month time jump to November, introducing cold-weather-related medical emergencies. Executive producer John Wells has said the writers room is active and that filming is planned to start...