Noah Wyle Earns First Emmy Nomination in 26 Years for HBO’s The Pitt

Noah Wyle, star and executive producer of the HBO medical drama The Pitt, has received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, marking his first nomination in 26 years and his first ever in this category. The Pitt, which follows the intense 15-hour shifts at a Pittsburgh trauma hospital's ER, has been praised for Wyle's raw and emotional performance as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, and the show was recently renewed for a second season set to explore events during the Fourth of July weekend. Wyle's Emmy nod breaks a long streak since his five previous nominations for his role as John Carter on ER between 1995 and 1999, none of which resulted in a win. Despite the stiff competition from actors like Pedro Pascal, Adam Scott, Sterling K. Brown, and Gary Oldman, fans and critics alike are hopeful that Wyle may finally secure an Emmy for his compelling portrayal in The Pitt. The show's unique format, where each episode covers an hour of a single shift, and its focus on the professional and emotional toll on medical staff, distinguishes it from other medical dramas. The 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony will reveal whether Wyle's acclaimed performance will earn him his first Emmy win.