A new behind-the-scenes photo teases Noah Wyle’s return as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, asThe Pittseason 2’s filming is underway. The medical drama, created by R. Scott Gemmill, zones in on a single 15-hour shift at an ER in a fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Center, with each episode taking place over one hour of the shift. Roughly a month after the series' debut in January, Max ordered another season of the critically acclaimed series.
Now, Max has unveileda new behind-the-scenes photo asThe Pittkicked off filming for season 2at the historic Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California. Exterior shots will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is also where the series is set. Max also confirmed that season 2 will debut in January 2026. Check out the behind-the-scenes photo below:
What This Means For The Pitt Season 2
The Pitt Is Back In Production
The Pitt’s ensemble castfeatures Katherine LaNasa, Tracy Ifeachor, Taylor Dearden, Patrick Ball, Isa Briones, Fiona Dourif, Supriya Ganesh, Shabana Azeez, Gerran Howell, and guest star Shawn Hatosy.Season 2 also adds four new cast members, including Charles Baker (Breaking Bad), Irene Choi (Insatiable), Laëtitia Hollard (Trauma),and Lucas Iverson (Frankenstein).
The official logline describes the show as “a realistic examination of the challenges” healthcare workers face. The new behind-the-scenes photo teasesthe return to the familiar hospital settinginThe Pittseason 2. Robby can be seen carrying a backpack as he walks in with another doctor, seemingly reporting for duty.
Our Take On The Pitt Season 2 Update
The Pitt Season 2 Is Highly Anticipated
While story details are under wraps, season 2 is confirmed to follow the same format as season 1 and dedicate each episode to every passing hour during the emergency staff’s work shift. The new photo doesn’t reveal much about plot or character details, butwith filming underway, more information could become available in the coming months.Most fan-favorite characters are expected to return, but with season 2 taking place on a Fourth of July weekend, ten months afterThe Pitt’s season 1 finale, some changes are expected.
The Fourth of July weekend is known to be a busy time for emergency healthcare workers with the rise in firework-related incidents. Season 2 could be bigger and messier than season 1 in many ways. SinceThe Pitt’s premiere in January, the series has become one of Max’s most-watched original series, garnering positive reviews from critics. Currently sitting ata 95% critical approval rate and 84% audience approval rateon Rotten Tomatoes, the medical drama continues to show promise.
