Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
SHABANA AZEEZ sits down for an interview to discuss how she brought 'Dr J' on THE PITT to life through expressive faces and standing up for Generation Z.
#THEPITT is a medical drama that follows the daily lives of healthcare professionals in an underfunded and busy Pittsburgh hospital, specifically its emergency room, as they grapple with high-pressure situations, personal struggles, and workplace dynamics. The show, which aired on Max in 2025, focuses on the resilience and dedication of the medical staff as they navigate the challenges of saving lives in a demanding environment.
The show stars It stars Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, and was created by R. Scott Gemmell.
Azeez plays Victoria Javadi, a 20-year-old medical student and academic prodigy at the heart of the medical drama. As a child genius who entered college at age 13, she is the youngest member of her team at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, often struggling with social awkwardness and a perceived lack of life experience despite her brilliance. Her character arc centers on establishing an identity separate from her high-achieving parents - both prominent doctors - and navigating the intense pressure of emergency medicine, where she earned the early nickname "Crash" after fainting during a procedure. Throughout the series, she evolves from a sheltered, sometimes naïve student into a more confident practitioner, balancing her professional challenges with a "Gen Z" persona that includes a side hustle as a TikTok medical influencer under the name "Doctor J".
During the #interview, Azeez discusses those TikToks, how she's become a Generation Z icon, how Victoria has evolved over two seasons, and what she wants people to take away from the show.
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'The Pitt' season one is now streaming on Max. The Pitt season two finale streams Thursday April 16th.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Victoria's Dr J Persona
02:09 Generation Z/How the Internet's Changed
04:55 When does Victoria actually feel HEARD?
07:40 "I'm a very expressive person"
09:27 Fitting within the ensemble
10:55 How do you know you've done meaningful work?
12:55 Thank you & Goodbyes
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#shabanaazeez #shabanaazeezInterview #ThePittHBO #NoahWylie #ThePittinterview #ThePittSeason2 #ThePittMax #hbomax #hbomaxseries #ReelSchool #CelebrityInterview #victoriajavadithepitt
SHABANA AZEEZ sits down for an interview to discuss how she brought 'Dr J' on THE PITT to life through expressive faces and standing up for Generation Z.
#THEPITT is a medical drama that follows the daily lives of healthcare professionals in an underfunded and busy Pittsburgh hospital, specifically its emergency room, as they grapple with high-pressure situations, personal struggles, and workplace dynamics. The show, which aired on Max in 2025, focuses on the resilience and dedication of the medical staff as they navigate the challenges of saving lives in a demanding environment.
The show stars It stars Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, and was created by R. Scott Gemmell.
Azeez plays Victoria Javadi, a 20-year-old medical student and academic prodigy at the heart of the medical drama. As a child genius who entered college at age 13, she is the youngest member of her team at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, often struggling with social awkwardness and a perceived lack of life experience despite her brilliance. Her character arc centers on establishing an identity separate from her high-achieving parents - both prominent doctors - and navigating the intense pressure of emergency medicine, where she earned the early nickname "Crash" after fainting during a procedure. Throughout the series, she evolves from a sheltered, sometimes naïve student into a more confident practitioner, balancing her professional challenges with a "Gen Z" persona that includes a side hustle as a TikTok medical influencer under the name "Doctor J".
During the #interview, Azeez discusses those TikToks, how she's become a Generation Z icon, how Victoria has evolved over two seasons, and what she wants people to take away from the show.
BE SURE TO LEAVE A COMMENT IN THE COMMENT SECTION, AND LIKE THIS VIDEO!
'The Pitt' season one is now streaming on Max. The Pitt season two finale streams Thursday April 16th.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Victoria's Dr J Persona
02:09 Generation Z/How the Internet's Changed
04:55 When does Victoria actually feel HEARD?
07:40 "I'm a very expressive person"
09:27 Fitting within the ensemble
10:55 How do you know you've done meaningful work?
12:55 Thank you & Goodbyes
Become part of the Reel School Patreon team! - CLICK HERE: patreon.com/Reel_school
Follow Reel School on Twitter: twitter.com/ReelSchool
#shabanaazeez #shabanaazeezInterview #ThePittHBO #NoahWylie #ThePittinterview #ThePittSeason2 #ThePittMax #hbomax #hbomaxseries #ReelSchool #CelebrityInterview #victoriajavadithepitt
