Leading starNoah Wylehas revealed the hilarious part of starring in so many medical dramas over the years that fans might not think about. Previously known for starring as John Carter inER, Wyle is back to lead a new series,The Pitt.The Pittpremiered on Max in January as the platform’s first original medical drama, and the show has been an even bigger hit than anyone could have imagined.Wyle portrays Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitchin the acclaimed series, withTracy IfeachorandFiona Dourifstarring opposite him as Dr. Heather Collins and Dr. Cassie McKay. During a recent appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Wyle was asked if he ever forgets he’s not a real doctor when he’s not on set:
“The things that immediately occurred to me when you asked that question isall the times I’ve misdiagnosed my children. Oh, it’s a compound fracture? Maybe cold water is not going to work.”
After playing medical professionals for so many years, it would have to be challenging to turn that off at home and admit that the medical knowledge doesn’t translate into real-world situations.The Pitthas garnered acclaim from critics and audiencesalike for being possibly the most authentic medical drama ever, as it shines the spotlight on the practitioners at the Pittsburgh hospital and not the patients. In addition to also focusing on the caretakers, though,The Pittdoesn’t shy away from embracingthe challenges that go along with being a healthcare professional, especially in today’s day and age. Many medical dramas likeGrey’s Anatomyfocus more on hospital romances and patient stories, butThe Pitthas made real healthcare professionals feel seen and heard. The first 14 episodes ofThe Pittare now streaming on Max, andthe Season 1 finalewill air this Thursday.
What Do We Know About ‘The Pitt’ Season 2?
The Pitthas already been renewed for Season 2, and although Season 1 has yet to officially conclude, production has already begun on the second season. Noah Wyle (star, executive producer),R. Scott Gemmill(creator, executive producer, showrunner), andJohn Wells(executive producer) revealed this news over the weekend while also announcing that Season 2 will take place eight months after Season 1 and beset during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. It has already been confirmed thatThe PittSeason 2 will premiere in Januaryof next year, and HBO has also revealed that it hasplans for many seasons of the hit medical show.
The first 14 episodes ofThe Pittare now streaming. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the series and watchThe PittonMax.
Source:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
