Production is officially underway on "The Pitt" Season 2. The hit Max medical drama films primarily on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, CA, with exteriors shot on location in Pittsburgh, PA. As previously announced, Season 2 is slated to debut in January 2026. More from Variety 'The Pitt' Women on Relating to Their Complex Characters, 'Ridiculous' Portrayals of Neurodiversity on TV and Whether Dana Really Wants to Leave 'The Pitt's' Medical Consultant on Coaching Actors Through Jargon and What Medical Emergencies the Show Gets Right How Casting Directors Populated Over 300 Characters for 'The Pitt': 'If You Say One Scripted Word, That Was Us' "The Pitt" wasrenewed for Season 2back in February, roughly one month after it premiered. Led by series star Noah Wyle, the show is described as 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." Season 1, which consisted of 15 episodes, was structured in a way in which each episode took place over one hour of a 15-hour shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. Along with Wyle, the cast for Season 1 included Tracey Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez. R. Scott Gemmill created the series and serves as an executive producer. Wyle is also an executive producer along with John Wells and Erin Jontow of John Wells Productions, Michael Hissrich and Simran Baidwan. Warner Bros. Television, where John Wells Productions is under an overall deal, is the studio. The series has drawn widespread praise from critics and audiences alike since its debut, for its performances, writing, and the accuracy of its portrayal of emergency room personnel. "The Pitt" is expected to be a major contender during awards season, withVariety's Clayton Davis predictingit will pick up Emmy nominations in categories like best drama, best actor in a drama (Wyle), and best supporting actress in a drama (LaNasa, Dearden) among others. Emmy nominations will be formally announced on July 15. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
