Max Releases Trailer for New Medical Drama 'The Pitt' Starring Noah Wyle
The series offers a realistic portrayal of healthcare challenges, set over a single 15-hour ER shift in Pittsburgh.
- 'The Pitt' premieres on Max on January 9, 2025, with two episodes, followed by weekly releases until April 10.
- The show stars Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby, the chief attendant of a Pittsburgh emergency room, and features an ensemble cast including Tracy Ifeachor and Shawn Hatosy.
- Each episode unfolds in real time, depicting one hour of a 15-hour shift, highlighting the intense pressures faced by modern healthcare workers.
- The series incorporates themes of post-pandemic trauma, with characters reflecting on the impact of COVID-19 five years later.
- Produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television, the show reunites Wyle with 'ER' collaborators John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill.