After The Pitt dazzled amid the 2025 TV schedule, the Emmy-nominated drama was greenlit for a second season that's that's currently in production. The new episodes will arrive 2026 and will be available for HBO Max subscription holders. Few plot details are known about Season 2, though it's been revealed that it takes place during the Fourth of July weekend. There's also been no word on guest stars, but Noah Wyle is now weighing in on his ER co-stars and other major celebrities possibly appearing. With that, he also made a solid point.
It's not uncommon for medical dramas to welcome guest stars in a variety of roles. When it specifically comes to The Pitt, it's hard not to wonder about potential ER alums showing up. That's not only because of Wyle's involvement but also because the HBO Max series is produced by R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells, who served in those capacities on ER. Wyle spoke to Variety about the possibility of his former co-stars dropping into his new show, saying "never say never." Yet he also brought up one concern about bringing on A-listers:
