Someone watch Baby Jane Doe while Noah Wyle addresses a major character exit on The Pitt.
After the announcement that Supriya Ganesh, known for her role as Dr. Samira Mohan in the popular HBO Max series, would be leaving after the second season, the show’s lead actor and creator shared their thoughts.
Noah, who plays Dr. Robby Robinavitch on the medical drama, explained to Variety at a recent event that cast changes are a natural part of the show. Because emergency rooms see a lot of turnover, the writers are always working to balance how much time passes between seasons while keeping the existing cast believable. They do this by introducing new characters or giving more prominent roles to those already on the show, all while trying to keep the stories interesting.
Despite the show’s writers wanting to keep things realistic – emergency rooms have a lot of staff turnover – Noah, 54, stressed how much they’ll miss Supriya, who has played a resident on The Pitt since it began in 2025.
Supriya has been a vital part of the show from the start. Dr. Mohan is a fan favorite, and I’ve really enjoyed working with Supriya and playing opposite her. We’re sad to see her go and wish her the best in whatever she does next.
As for whether the show will feature any new faces next season?
Noah said, “Like we usually do, we’ll have a few new medical students join us, and likely another one or two residents as well.”
R. Scott Gemmill, one of the show’s creators, agreed with the ER star, suggesting that the show’s storyline could lead to further cast members leaving or joining the series.
The show naturally experiences cast changes, reflecting the realities of the medical field. As doctors and nurses gain experience, they often move on to new opportunities, and the show aims to portray that accurately. While it’s unfortunate to see actors leave, the producers believe the show provides a strong starting point for their careers, and that’s what they can focus on.
Dr. Mohan is leaving for a fellowship program, but the hospital is gaining a new regular cast member. Ayesha Harris, who has been playing night resident Dr. Parker Ellis for the past two seasons, will now be a series regular.
Ayesha shared on Instagram on April 2nd that Dr. Ellis still has student loans to pay, joking, ‘We gotta work a double shift!’ She added that she’d been wanting to share the story for some time.
And she also added some parting words for her costar.
She also expressed gratitude to Supriya Ganesh, calling her a true friend from the very beginning. She then celebrated the start of their third season together, enthusiastically saying, ‘Let’s go!’
Supriya, age 28, hasn’t spoken publicly about leaving the show, but she has talked before about how proud she was of the way her character developed over time.
Supriya told TopMob News in January that the person in question has become much more self-assured. She added that it feels like this person is comfortable and confident working in the emergency room, and that she intentionally tried to create a relaxed environment to help facilitate better communication.
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Samira Mohan is leaving the show The Pitt. According to Variety, actress Supriya Ganesh won’t be back for the third season of the HBO Max drama.
Fans aren’t surprised by the character’s departure, as it’s been established that he was planning to move to a new hospital for his residency.
In a March 2026 episode, the show said farewell to Director Leon Vance, portrayed by Rocky Carroll, after 18 years with the character, who first appeared in season five. The 500th episode featured Vance’s death in a shootout with a dishonest agent, and a touching scene where he was greeted in heaven by the late Donald “Ducky” Mallard, played by Adam Campbell.
Fans were surprised in 2025 to learn that Mehcad Brooks was leaving the NBC crime show before its 25th season.
Brooks, who joined the show in 2022, portrayed Detective Jalen Shaw for three seasons.
Jenna Lyons has confirmed she won’t be back for season 16 of The Real Housewives of New York City.
Confirming the speculation, the former J. Crew Creative Director announced on Instagram on November 21st that she would be joining season 16 of RHONY as a ‘friend of.’ She explained that because she wasn’t comfortable sharing her personal life on camera, they agreed this role was a good fit.
The fashion icon, who started on the Bravo show in 2022 for its fourteenth season, realized she didn’t want to be just a supporting player.
After careful consideration, I’ve decided not to return to the show,” she explained. “I’d be the oldest and only openly gay woman there, and I think it’s a chance for something fresh to happen.
After nine seasons, the A-list realtor is done selling mega-mansions on the Netflix reality show.
In November, Chrishell shared on social media that she no longer needs the show for income. She explained that she’s fortunate to have other work and that continuing with the show was negatively impacting her mental wellbeing.
Jax Taylor has said he won’t be back for season three of The Valley after fans expressed concerns about his actions during the previous season.
In July 2025, the Bravo star, currently going through a difficult divorce with Brittany Cartwright, explained that his priorities are getting sober, improving his mental health, and being a good coparent. He feels this time is essential for his personal growth, particularly so he can be the best father to their son, Cruz.
Several cast members from Saturday Night Live recently announced they won’t be back for the show’s 51st season, with the announcements happening very close together.
Longfellow and Walker each spent three seasons on SNL while Wakim exited after just one season.
Following the departures of Longfellow, Walker, and Wakim from Saturday Night Live, Gardner and Nwodim, both popular cast members, also announced they wouldn’t be back for season 51. Gardner had been with the show for eight seasons, and Nwodim for seven.
I’m still reeling! Sofia Mattsson, my absolute favorite, left General Hospital as Sasha Gilmore back in the summer of 2025 after seven years! Seven years of amazing acting! It broke my heart, but her character just moved to Paris, so maybe, just maybe, there’s a chance she could come back someday… I miss seeing her on my screen so much!
Tracy Ifeachor, who starred in the popular HBO Max series The Pitt, decided not to return after its successful first season.
The actress shared on Instagram on July 10th how honored she was to play Dr. Heather Collins in what she called a truly special season of the show. She also thanked viewers for watching and sharing their personal experiences with her.
Even though fans might have expected Joel Miller, played by Pedro Pascal, to die – given the similarities between his death and the events of The Last of Us Part II, the video game the second season is based on – the shocking way his character was killed still came as a surprise.
Pascal, known for also being killed off in shows like Game of Thrones and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, wasn’t surprised by his character’s fate. He playfully told Entertainment Weekly, “I’m used to dying – I actually enjoy it!”
Following what he called a “wild adventure,” Peter Krause finished his run as Captain Bobby Nash on the drama series 9-1-1 with an episode airing in April 2025.
According to a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, the character Bobby Nash was intentionally created to make a powerful sacrifice, reflecting the bravery of first responders. Creator Dick Wolf explained that Bobby’s storyline was designed to honor those who risk their lives daily so others can live.
Showrunner Tim Minear told Variety that the decision to kill off a popular, yet troubled, firefighter was a difficult one, but necessary. He explained that after eight seasons, raising the stakes for future storylines required a significant character death.
Summer just got a little less fun.
In June 2025, Paige DeSorbo revealed she was leaving the Bravo series after being on the show for seven seasons.
The Giggly Squad podcast cohost announced on Instagram that after seven years, she’s leaving the show. She expressed gratitude for the experiences, the community, and the opportunities she’s had, but said it’s time to move on to new things. She jokingly alluded to some past mistakes while acknowledging the end of this part of her journey.
The popular Netflix show won’t have the French actress in its fifth season, which is set to release in April 2025.
In an Instagram post on April 23rd, the actress announced she’s leaving Emily in Paris. She shared photos with her former co-stars and described her time on the show as a fantastic experience full of growth, creativity, and cherished memories.
I was so shocked to hear that Reneé Rapp won’t be returning for season three of The Sex Lives of College Girls! It’s really disappointing news, as she was such a huge part of the show.
She shared on social media in July 2023 that her work on the show College Girls brought her to Los Angeles and led to friendships she truly values. She added that after two and a half years, it’s also connected her with her fans and this supportive community.
Mindy Kaling, one of the show’s creators, also confirmed that Renee Rapp was leaving. She shared on Instagram how much they love Rapp and will miss her character, Leighton Murray. Kaling also expressed excitement for Rapp’s upcoming music tour, saying they can’t wait to see her perform.
After over a year of speculation, Kevin Costner confirmed in June 2024 that he won’t be back for the final season of the popular Paramount drama, following his departure after four and a half seasons.
In February 2023, Ellen Pompeo finished her run as Meredith Grey on the ABC drama after playing the role for 19 years.
Pompeo explained on The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2022 that she felt the need to try new things. She’s 53 and described her brain as feeling ‘scrambled,’ so she doesn’t want to get stuck in a routine – like doing The New York Times crossword puzzle every day. Even though she said this, she did return for a guest appearance in May and continues to narrate the series.
But she’s not gone for good. Pompeo still pops in and out of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Henry Cavill, known for playing Superman and Batman, has announced he’s leaving the Netflix series The Witcher after season three. Liam Hemsworth will take over the role of Geralt starting with season four and likely for future seasons as well.
In an October 2022 Instagram post, Henry Cavill announced that after playing Geralt of Rivia, he would be stepping down from his role for Season 4, ending his time with the character and its adventures.
Jesse Lee Soffer, an original cast member, left the show in 2022 after playing Detective Jay Halstead for ten seasons.
Everyone involved with the show has poured their heart and soul into making each episode, and it’s been a rewarding experience,” said Jesse Soffer after his last appearance on the October 5th episode of the NBC series. “I’m incredibly proud of my work as Detective Jay Halstead.”
After five seasons, Damian Lewis departed Showtime’s Billions in Oct. 2021.
In August 2021, Emily VanCamp left the TV show The Resident on Fox, meaning she would no longer be playing her role as a doctor.
Madeleine Mantock, who played Macy on the CW’s Charmed reboot, decided to leave the show after three seasons. She announced her departure in 2021 before season four began, calling the role a wonderful opportunity and expressing her appreciation for the show’s producers, writers, and cast and crew.
Elizabeth Keen will never learn the truth about who Raymond Reddington really is. Megan Boone, the actress who played her on NBC’s The Blacklist, decided to leave the show after season eight. As a result, her character was killed off before she could read a letter containing the big reveal. Boone described her time on the show as “a dream” in an Instagram post following her departure in 2021.
The second season of Bridgerton didn’t include Rege-Jean Page, who became a fan favorite in the first season of the popular Netflix drama. Fans were disappointed when it was announced he wouldn’t be returning in 2021.
He told Vanity Fair that he simply did the work he signed up for, and then took on additional assignments. ‘That’s all there is to it,’ he said. ‘I wish there was a more exciting story behind it.’
Ruby Rose first appeared as Batwoman (Kate Kane) in a 2018 Arrowverse event and then led the CW’s Batwoman series for one season. This was a historic moment, as it made her the first openly lesbian superhero to star in her own show. However, Rose announced her departure from the series just two days after the season one finale in 2020. In season two, Javicia Leslie took over the role, playing a new character named Ryan Wilder who becomes the new Batwoman.
Later on in season two, Kate got a bit of a face swap and returned played by Wallis Day.
America Ferrera left the show Superstore after its fifth season in 2020, which meant both Cloud 9 lost its manager and the show lost a main character. Due to the pandemic, she made a brief appearance in the first two episodes of season six. When season six became the show’s last, she returned for the finale to ensure her character, Amy, and Jonah (Ben Feldman) got a satisfying conclusion to their story.
In the 2019 finale of the Syfy series The Magicians, Jason Ralph’s character, Quentin, successfully rescued Eliot (Hale Appleman), but died in the process. Although the show often features character deaths – it is called The Magicians – Ralph didn’t appear in the fifth and final season.
Ahead of the final season, Arrow‘s Emily Bett Rickards announced her exit in a poem of sorts.
Felicity and I are very close, but after the seventh episode, we’ll be leaving the show, as I wrote.
She did, however, return for a guest appearance in the show’s 2020 series finale.
Lauren Cohan initially left The Walking Dead in 2018 after difficult contract talks. While she appeared in a few episodes of season nine, her character, Maggie Greene, disappeared after a time jump of six years. Showrunners wanted her to come back, and when her short-running TV show Whiskey Cavalier was cancelled, she did. Cohan returned to The Walking Dead in the 16th episode of season ten, which aired in October 2020.
Following Danai Gurira’s co-star Cohan and Andrew Lincoln’s departures from the show, Gurira also finished her run. She first appeared as the skilled swordswoman Michonne in season three and her final episode aired in March 2020, concluding her time on the AMC series.
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