It's been 15 years since the end of ER ended, and cast member Noah Wyle is now returning to the medical drama genre via The Pitt, which is now streaming with a Max subscription. The series, which also comes from ER producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill, has been a huge success amid the 2025 TV schedule. Interestingly, Wyle initially had no intention of doing another medical drama after finishing up the NBC show. Now, he's discussing what drew him to this new show.

Wyle appeared in 13 of ER’s 15 seasons as Dr. John Carter and, for most of that time, he served as a series regular. The actor remained busy after the once-longest-running primetime medical drama came to an end, taking on gigs outside the genre. While appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Wyle talked about stepping back into the scrubs alongside Wells and Gemmill, who were also opposed to another hospital-centric series. Apparently, they all changed their minds after an epiphany:

The Pitt has been praised for its accurate depictions of emergency room scenarios as well as the mental toll they can take on doctors, nurses and other staffers. Considering just how sharp this show is, I'd say that Noah Wyle and his collaborators' decision to join forces again wasn't born out of a desire for money. It seems they were truly passionate about telling some intimate and intense stories. Said passion is palpable, and I'd say it's a big reason why this is one of the best shows streaming on Max. With that, I'm not surprised at all that a second season is on the way.