‘I Gave Up Hope…’: Noah Wyle Gets Real About The Significance Of His Emmy Nod For The Pitt

Between 1994 and 2005, Noah Wyle was adored by numerous fans as Dr. John Carter on ER, a role that led to five straight Emmy nominations. However, since then, he hasn’t received such accolades – until now, in fact. This year, he finds himself contending for two awards during the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast, this time for another medical drama titled The Pitt. Wyle recently discussed the significance of these nominations at this stage of his career.

On the television series “The Pitt,” Noah Wyle portrays Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, a character distinct from John Carter from “ER.” This role has earned him a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at an upcoming awards show. In September 14, Wyle won’t be a newcomer to the Emmys, but with this nomination coming 26 years after his last, he finds himself in a different phase of life and career, which he admitted makes the situation somewhat intimidating. He explained to People that this adds an extra layer of challenge to the experience.

When it occurs, I transform slightly, and there’s no question that the person it’s affecting is older. For three decades, I’ve been present and have engaged in various activities. The enormity of this situation leaves me feeling quite overpowered.

Noah Wyle casually mentioned that he found it irritatingly unsurprised to be nominated for his portrayal of John Carter over two decades ago, since he hadn’t anticipated waiting so long for another opportunity like that, akin to receiving an invitation to a significant event.

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Before I received the nomination for an Emmy Award in 2025 for my work on The Pitt (available to stream with an HBO Max subscription), I had believed that such opportunities had passed me by.

I no longer believe that I’ll rejoin this field in my professional life, as it significantly transcends my day-to-day work tasks. Truly remarkable!

The actor is not claiming responsibility for the acclaim he’s been given. As stated by Noah Wyle, the respected TV producer John Wells – known for shows like ER and The West Wing – appears to be the one who has once again orchestrated these achievements.

In a more simplified way, I’d like to acknowledge John Wells as the original creator of ER and The Pitt, who has served as a guiding influence during two significant creative journeys in my career. Everything I do is essentially an attempt to honor him and continue working under his wise guidance for as long as it’s possible.

It’s quite likely that John Wells is happy with the actor, given that the show “The Pitt” has been well-received by both regular audiences and healthcare professionals. It has attracted horror genre enthusiasts and filled the void for fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” during its summer break on ABC.

The second season of “The Pitt” is scheduled to debut in January 2026. However, prior to that, we’ll find out if Noah Wyle has a chance to win an award, as the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 14, 2026, airing on CBS. With a Paramount+ subscription, viewers can stream it live.

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2025-09-02 00:39