EXCLUSIVE: The Good Doctor is beefing up its surgeon ranks ahead of Season 2 with Will Yun Lee, Fiona Gubelmann and Christina Chang, who recurred in Season 1, all promoted to series regulars. Additionally, there is good news in the romance department for Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) — Paige Spara, who recurred in the first half of Season 1 as Shaun’s sweet neighbor (and love interest) Lea, will be returning, also joining the cast as a series regular.
Meanwhile, original cast member Chuku Modu will not be returning next season. His character, surgical resident Dr. Jared Kalu, had been on thin ice since punching a doctor who had sexually harassed his girlfriend, fellow resident Claire Browne (Antonia Thomas). He was fired and used legal blackmail to secure reinstatement but was never fully accepted by his bosses, recently broke up with Claire and landed a surgeon job in Colorado.
Meanwhile, original cast member Chuku Modu will not be returning next season. His character, surgical resident Dr. Jared Kalu, had been on thin ice since punching a doctor who had sexually harassed his girlfriend, fellow resident Claire Browne (Antonia Thomas). He was fired and used legal blackmail to secure reinstatement but was never fully accepted by his bosses, recently broke up with Claire and landed a surgeon job in Colorado.
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