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‘The Pitt’ Prepares for Season 2 with Shortened Boot Camp and July Time Jump

Max’s acclaimed medical drama, led by Noah Wyle, begins production on its second season set for a 2026 premiere, building on the success of its real-time storytelling format.

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ER's George Clooney and Noah Wyle in scrubs
Taylor Dearden as Mel in The Pitt.

Overview

  • The Pitt, Max’s first original medical procedural, concluded its 15-episode first season, depicting a single 15-hour ER shift in real time.
  • Season 2 will feature a time jump to a Fourth of July ER shift, with production currently underway and a premiere expected in early 2026.
  • Lead actor Noah Wyle and creator R. Scott Gemmill have committed to the series long-term, citing its unique storytelling and personal significance.
  • The cast will undergo a condensed one-week medical boot camp for Season 2, reflecting their retained familiarity with medical procedures from the first season.
  • Filmed on sound stages adjacent to those used for ER, the series blends legacy television expertise with a fresh approach to the medical drama genre.