One of The Pitt‘s breakout stars is headed to Netflix with an ambitious new drama series.
Since it started streaming on HBO Max, The Pitt has quickly become a hugely popular TV show. It’s been praised by critics and gained a dedicated following because of its realistic depiction of life in an emergency room. The series has also helped introduce several new actors, like Shabana Azeez, who’s won over fans with her role as Victoria Javadi. While viewers are waiting for season 3 of The Pitt, they now have another project starring Azeez to anticipate.
As reported by Deadline, the actress will star in The Airport Chaplain, a new eight-part Australian drama. Netflix has secured the rights to show the series internationally, meaning it will be available to viewers around the world. This deal highlights the strong potential of the show and adds to Netflix’s increasing collection of international dramas.
Starring Hugo Weaving and Azeez, The Airport Chaplain first aired on SBS. The series takes place in a busy international airport and centers on Tobias Wallace, a unique chaplain who becomes essential by helping people through all kinds of daily emergencies.
His approach to the job is questioned when he clashes with his new supervisor, Mira (played by Azeez). This disagreement leads to a battle for control that impacts everyone working at and traveling through the airport.
Earlier this year, the film The Airport Chaplain gained attention for its original story and impressive cast. Hugo Weaving, famous for his work in The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings, stars alongside Claudia Karvan, Thomas Weatherall, Erroll Shand, Kavitha Anandasivam, Nicholas Denton, and a number of other talented Australian actors.
Considering Netflix’s success with shows focused on compelling characters and work environments, this series has the potential to be a standout international release. Additionally, filming is underway for season 3 of The Pitt, which will pick up four months after the events of the season 2 finale.
The new season, which begins in November, marks a fresh start for the medical drama. Viewers will see major characters navigate significant changes in both their professional and personal lives. The show will still unfold in real-time, but this time it will focus on how the difficult events from last season continue to impact the doctors and staff at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
Azeez’s Victoria Javadi is making a significant shift in her medical training. After two years gaining experience in the emergency room, she’s moving to a psychiatry rotation. Azeez described the change as a completely different experience, and while she’s enthusiastic about it, she also feels a bit apprehensive about exploring this new area of medicine.
If you enjoyed seeing Naomie Harris in The Pitt, you’ll be pleased to know she’s starring in a new drama series. While many know her from the medical drama on Max, The Airport Chaplain looks set to be another big opportunity for her to shine.
Now with support from Netflix and a strong cast including Hugo Weaving and Nazaar Azeez, this eight-episode series has everything it needs to become a standout addition to the streaming platform’s offerings.
2026-07-29 15:07