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Megan Behnke

Shawn Hatosy Wasn't Ready To Be A Sex Symbol Due To The Pitt, But Explained Why He's Happy To 'Embrace It'

Shawn Hatosy as Jack Abbot on The Pitt.

The Pitt doesn't have any more medical emergencies set to shake up the 2026 TV schedule, but there is going to be much more on the way. A third season of the Emmy-winning medical drama will premiere in early 2027, and most fan-favorites will be returning, including Shawn Hatosy. Or should we say, Shawn Hawt-Osy. Since the HBO Max hit premiered, he’s become a bit of a sex symbol, and while he wasn’t initially ready for that public reaction, he isn't shying away from it either.

Fans have been happily thirsting over Hatosy’s Dr. Jack Abbot, and have been on the night shift spinoff train for both him and the rest of PTMC’s ER night staff. Hatosy, who won his first Emmy last year for The Pitt, is arguably one of the best parts of the show due to Abbot’s personality, quick wit, and command of the ER. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s quite the silver fox, and a Season 2 shirtless scene made the rounds on social media. Ever the humble actor, Hatosy told Variety how he really feels about his status, which is still settling in for him:

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