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‘The Pitt’ Launches Season 2 Production with Fourth of July Time Jump

Filming has commenced in Pittsburgh on a summer-set season premiering January 2026 with four new cast members

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Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby tearing up in 'The Pitt.'

Overview

  • Production for Season 2 began in June 2025 on location in Pittsburgh and on Warner Bros. soundstages in Burbank.
  • The upcoming episodes will cover a single 15-hour shift over a Fourth of July weekend, preserving the show’s real-time format.
  • Producers have added four new cast members to the ensemble, including three ER staff roles and one patient character.
  • Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill confirmed the series remains set between April and November to ensure exterior shooting conditions in Pittsburgh.
  • The 12-episode season is scheduled to premiere on Max in January 2026.