According to a press release, Max has ordered the show THE PITT straight to series. It is a fifteen episode drama series. It will star Noah Wyle (The Librarian), who is an Emmy nominee.
The press release said that the logline states “THE PITT is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh.”
The press release also reported that Head of Max Programming, Sarah Aubrey, said, “Collaborating with the visionary talents of John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, and Noah Wyle to develop this new series has already been an exhilarating process. Their passion, creativity, and dedication to storytelling elevate every aspect of the project, and together, we’re poised to deliver a compelling and authentic portrayal of today’s medical world that will captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.”
Along with Aubrey, Television Group Chairman and CEO, Channing Dungey, also chimed in, the press release stated. It’s no secret Scott, Noah, and John know how to make great television. When they came to us with the idea of reinvigorating the medical TV genre with a fresh, realistic look at today’s modern hospitals, we knew we had to jump on it. Their all-star collaboration, along with their impeccable storytelling and unwavering passion they bring to every project, is the perfect prescription for this show to become the next great medical drama. We are thankful to our partners at Max, and we can’t wait for audiences to see this show.”
THE PITT is being produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television., the press release claimed. R. Scott Gemmill will executive produce the series alongside Wyle, Emmy® winner John Wells (Shameless), JWP’s Erin Jontow (Animal Kingdom), Simran Baidwan (Manifest), and Michael Hissrich The West Wing).