The Pitt Season 2 Begins Production in Burbank, Pittsburgh

The medical drama series The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, has begun production on its second season, which is set to premiere in January 2026. The show, praised for its unique real-time storytelling format depicting a 15-hour emergency room shift, garnered critical acclaim and high viewership with its first season, achieving a 95% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and averaging 10 million viewers per episode. Season 2 will continue this format but take place 10 months later over a Fourth of July weekend, introducing new characters including medical students and a patient played by Charles Baker. Filming primarily occurs on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, with exterior shots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The series is produced by John Wells Production and Warner Bros. Television and is anticipated to be a major Emmy contender, with Wyle considered a frontrunner for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. Fans can stream the first season on Max while awaiting the new episodes.