Overview

• Production has just wrapped filming on episode five and is set to begin shooting episode six this week.
• Noah Wyle, who stars and executive produces the series, will step behind the camera for his first directing assignment on the show.
• Sepideh Moafi joins as a new attending physician while the core ensemble returns ahead of the January 2026 premiere on HBO Max.
• Writers and producers are conducting interviews with doctors, nurses and other medical staff to integrate current healthcare challenges into the real-time format.
• The Michael Crichton estate’s lawsuit against Warner Bros. alleging similarities to ER remains pending as season 2 proceeds.