George Clooney Praises ‘The Pitt’ and Its Star Noah Wyle

Hollywood icon and original star praises Noah Wyle and .

During a chat on Late Nite with Seth Meyers, Clooney talked about The Pitt and the star’s achievement with the series. He praised it as “so good,” adding that he has been close friends with Noah since they worked together on the show pilot. In his own words, “Noah is just the most honorable, talented young man, and I couldn’t be happier for his success.

George Clooney commented by saying, “The series is simply fantastic and he handles it wonderfully,” he continued. As executive producer and lead actor portraying Doctor Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on this popular show, Clooney has collaborated with Wyle in the past on ER. Looking back, Clooney reminisced about his own struggles with specific lines from ER, specifically those involving intricate medical terms like “supraventricular tachyarrhythmia.” Despite openly admitting his difficulties, Clooney humorously expressed that he had a grudge against Wyle because he never faced the same challenges.

The Pitt Is HBO’s Next Big Medical Drama

As a passionate fan, I’d like to share that “The Pitt,” an extraordinary series created and showrun by R. Scott Gemmill, made its debut on HBO Max. This gripping drama unfolds within the walls of a fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital over the span of a grueling 15-hour shift. The dedicated cast, including Tracy Ifeachor, Katherine LaNasa, Patrick Ball, Isa Briones, Supriya Ganesh, Shabana Azeez, Taylor Dearden, and Fiona Dourif, face medical emergencies, funding shortages, and critical staff shortages head-on. Upon its premiere, “The Pitt” was met with widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers, paving the way for a second season.

In April, Channing Dungey, head of Warner Bros. TV, hinted at an adjustment in the show’s length, suggesting another season with 15 episodes, each episode covering a single 1-hour shift. “There has been talk about extending it slightly,” Dungey mentioned. “At this point, we are still considering 15 as the ideal number. If there is an increase, it would likely be minimal, not reaching the full 22 episodes.

The Pitt is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.

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2025-06-04 17:53