'The Pitt': Check out what we know about medical drama’s episode count, cast, production team and more

Noah Wyle and John Wells, known for their work on ER, are teaming up again for a new medical drama called 'The Pitt.' The series, set in Pittsburgh, will focus on the challenges faced by healthcare workers in modern America.

Episode Count, Cast
Max has given a 15-episode straight-to-series order for 'The Pitt,' a medical drama set in Pittsburgh, starring Noah Wyle and created by ER duo John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill.


Production Team
R. Scott Gemmill, who worked on more than half of ER's episodes, will be the showrunner for 'The Pitt.' The series is produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. TV, with Wells and Wyle also serving as executive producers.

Gemmill, Wyle, and Wells aim to portray the challenges faced by medical professionals, patients, and their families with dramatic realism and medical accuracy.

Max's Roster
'The Pitt' joins Max's roster of scripted dramas, including 'The Girls on the Bus,' 'Peacemaker,' and 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.' It is part of Max's effort to offer diverse and engaging content to its viewers.

ER Legacy
ER, which ran for 15 seasons on NBC, remains one of primetime's longest-running medical dramas. It won 23 Primetime Emmys and starred Noah Wyle for its first 11 seasons.

FAQs:

What is 'The Pitt' about?
'The Pitt' is a Max medical drama starring Noah Wyle, exploring the lives of front line medical workers in a modern-day Pittsburgh hospital, highlighting the challenges they face in today's America.

Who are the key people behind 'The Pitt'?
'The Pitt' is created by ER duo John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill. Gemmill, who executive produced more than half of ER's episodes, will serve as showrunner, with Wells and Wyle also credited as executive producers.