HBO Max Confirms Filming on Season 2 of Their Best New Show Is Already Happening

As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that my journey back to Pittsburgh, metaphorically speaking, is about to begin! HBO Max announced the commencement of Season 2 filming on Monday, right at Warner Bros. studio lot in sunny Burbank, California. The show, a captivating blend of “24” and “The Bear,” promises a heart-pounding medical drama that delves into the life of Dr. Michael Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) and his team at the make-believe Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, unfolding the events of one intense fifteen-hour shift in an hour-by-hour fashion.

The show is marketed as a “realistic exploration of the hurdles faced by healthcare workers in modern America,” and it has garnered acclaim for its uncanny portrayal of the current state of American medicine. So, buckle up, folks! We’re diving headfirst into the reality of today’s healthcare system.

Ever since “The Pitt” made its debut in January this year, it has consistently ranked among the top three most-viewed titles worldwide on the streaming platform. This blockbuster series was swiftly renewed for a second season just a month after its premiere. HBO Max recently announced that Season 2 of The Pitt will resume in January 2026, and also shared a behind-the-scenes sneak peek from the first day of filming. At a Deadline Contenders TV event held in April, the show’s creator and executive producer, R. Scott Gemmill, unveiled that the upcoming events on The Pitt will unfold during the Fourth of July weekend.

We’re so back.

Season 2 of #ThePitt has begun filming. Stream Season 1 now on Max.

— Max (@StreamOnMax) June 16, 2025

The Secret to The Pitt‘s Success? The Creative Leadership is All Alums of this Hit Medical Drama

On Monday, HBO Max shared a short sneak peek from their X account, but it didn’t reveal much. However, it’s evident that executive producer/director John Wells and lead actor Noah Wyle are both returning to work. These three individuals – Wells, Wyle, and Gemmill – rose to fame due to their association with the highly successful medical drama series E.R.. During its 11-season run, Wells oversaw the show while Gemmill progressed through the ranks of the writing team. Noah Wyle portrayed young Dr. John Carter on the show and received five Primetime Emmy nominations for his portrayal of a character who starts as a third-year medical student and eventually becomes an attending physician throughout E.R..

Consequently, Wyle’s portrayal of Robinavitch, the main character on “The Pitt”, seems to be a spiritual follow-up to his role on ER. In fact, the estate of Michael Crichton, the creator of ER, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and The Pitt’s producers for allegedly creating an unauthorized reboot of the original show. Despite the ongoing legal dispute, The Pitt continues to gain traction. The cast and crew, as seen in Max’s video, seem enthusiastic about returning to set. Moreover, Wyle has been nominated for a Gotham TV Award for his portrayal of Dr. Robinavitch, and it’s likely he will receive another Primetime Emmy nomination soon.

Noah Wyle, Tracey Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez are the stars of ‘The Pitt’. The entire first season of this series is now available for streaming on HBO Max.

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2025-06-18 18:40

The Secret to The Pitt‘s Success? The Creative Leadership is All Alums of this Hit Medical Drama

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