MAX’s latest series, The Pitt, immerses viewers in a grueling fifteen-hour shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room. Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, portrayed by Noah Wyle, leads us through the chaotic ER as he strives to save lives despite his own inner struggles. The intense atmosphere of the overworked and understaffed ER, known as “the Pitt,” is likened to a journey through heaven and hell with Dr. Robby as our compassionate and determined guide.
Choosing Noah Wyle for a demanding ER drama is a brilliant move, considering his earlier portrayal of the character John Carter in the iconic series E.R. Wyle’s return to a medical setting in The Pitt offers viewers a familiar face to anchor them in this new MAX production. His presence brings a sense of comfort and continuity to the show.
While Dr. Robby is at the center of the story, The Pitt is essentially an ensemble piece where the entire medical team works together to tackle emergencies. Each episode introduces a fresh group of guest stars playing patients with compelling backgrounds, adding depth to the narrative. As you follow the series week by week on MAX, you may initially struggle to keep track of the various characters, from doctors and interns to nurses and med students at PTMH. A guide to the Pitt cast could prove helpful in navigating this intricate web of relationships.
Whether you’re trying to remember who plays the hunky Dr. Langdon or are wondering why the bumbling Whitaker seems familiar, here’s your guide to the actors in MAX’s The Pitt. From Noah Wyle to Shawn Hatosy, here’s Decider’s The Pitt cast guide:
Who is Dr. Robby on The Pitt: Dr. Michael Robinavitch, who goes by Dr. Robby, is the chief attendant of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s ER. Kind-hearted, albeit haunted by loss, Dr. Robby is a brilliant physician who does his best to always stick up for his patients and staff.
What to Know About Noah Wyle: Noah Wyle is perhaps best known for playing Dr. Carter on the long-running ‘90s and ‘00s NBC medical drama ER. Wyle returns to the medical procedural in The Pitt, this time as both star and EP.
Who is Dr. Collins on The Pitt: Dr. Collins is one of the more experienced doctors in the Pitt’s ER and she’s known for working by the book, almost to Robby’s chagrin. The Pitt reveals that Collins has a personal secret early on in the first episode, one that only close friend and Head Nurse Dana Evans knows about.
What to Know About Tracey Ifeachor: Tracey Ifeachor is a British actress known for her stage work in the UK and TV work on both sides of the pond. In addition to starring in a Doctor Who two-parter, Ifeachor has also appeared in The Originals, Quantico, and Legends of Tomorrow.
Who is Dr. Langdon on The Pitt: Dr. Langdon is a talented doctor and Robby’s clearest protege, though he considers himself his boss’s IRL friend. We learn that he’s a family man who has impulsively bought his wife a dog without asking and that he gets mocked for his good looks, getting nicknamed “Ken.”
What to Know About Patrick Ball: This is actor Patrick Ball’s first TV gig after a single Law & Order guest star turn. Ball has worked extensively in theater, however, and according to his Instagram, is a graduate of the prestigious Yale School of Drama.
Who is Dr. Mohan on The Pitt: Dr. Mohan is a third year resident known for spending extra care with her patients. This means she has the highest patient satisfaction in the ER, but she’s also earned the cruel nickname “Slow Mo.”
What to Know About Supriya Ganesh: Like Dr. Mohan, Supriya Ganesh is something of a brainiac as her IMDB bio reveals she studied Neuroscience and Women and Gender Studies at Columbia University. However, she’s also been extensively acting over the past few years, appearing on Billions, Chicago Med, and Grown-ish.
Who is Dr. McKay on The Pitt: Dr. McKay is the last on rotation doctor we meet in The Pitt. She begins on triage, going through the “lower stakes” cases clogging up the waiting room. Dr. McKay is a devoted single mother who is particularly passionate about her work reaching patients in crisis on the Pitt’s street team.
What to Know About Fiona Dourif: Fiona Dourif is perhaps best known for her work in the Chucky franchise. She’s played heroine Nica Pierce in two films and all three seasons of the critically-acclaimed series Chucky. Oh, and yes, she is legendary genre actor (and the voice of Chucky himself) Brad Dourif’s daughter.
Who is Dr. King on The Pitt: Dr. King is one of the new interns joining the ER at the start of The Pitt. She is eager to prove herself and can come across as awkward at times. However, her awkwardness soon proves to be its own boon in several situations.
What to Know About Taylor Dearden: I personally will never forgive Taylor Dearden for what her character pulled in Season 3 of For All Mankind — KAREN BALDWIN AND MOLLY COBB DESERVED BETTER! — but you might know her from American Vandal Season 2. She’s also the real-life daughter of one Bryan Cranston, which is a fun fact.
Who is Dr. Santos on The Pitt: Dr. Santos is another new intern in the ER, but her eagerness shows itself in brute ambition. She soon ruffles feathers with her aggressive hunger to insert herself in cases and penchant for brashly mocking her fellow interns and med students.
What to Know About Isa Briones: Isa Briones has recently starred in Disney+’s Goosebumps, but her first major streaming role came in Star Trek: Picard. Briones played Soji, the “daughter” of the iconic android Data.
Who is Whitaker on The Pitt: One of two new med students in the ER, Whitaker is a farmboy from Nebraska and the first member of his family to make it through college. Whitaker is sweet and sensitive, which might not be a great combo for the ER.
What to Know About Gerran Howell: Gerran Howell is a Welsh actor who has been working since he was a kid, starring in the CBBC show Young Dracula. You may have seen him stateside in Emerald City, Catch-22, or the recent BritBox hit, Ludwig.
Who is Javadi on The Pitt: The Pitt’s other med student character, Victoria Javadi, was a child prodigy who entered college at 13. Now 20, she’s struggling to be taken seriously, which is only made more difficult by the fact that she a) faints early in her first shift and b) is the daughter of the hospital’s most powerful surgeon.
What to Know About Shabana Azeez: Shabana Azeez is an Australian actress who’s popped up in a number of Aussie shows, including The Letdown. She recently played Renouka in sci-fi show Nautilius and starred in the Aussie indie Birdeater.
Who is Dana Evans on The Pitt: Early on in The Pitt, Dr. Robby calls Head Nurse Dana Evans the most important person in the ER and it’s true. Dana is not only responsible for keeping the ER running as close to smoothly as possible, but also for lifting everyone’s spirits.
What to Know About Katherine LaNasa: Katherine LaNasa is an actress and dancer who has popped up on TV in starring and supporting roles for decades. She’s been on Judging Amy, Three and a Half Men, Longmire, Katy Keene, and Imposters. She’s also had a hella cool personal life, being previously married to both Dennis Hopper and French Stewart.
Who is Dr. Abbott on The Pitt: We briefly meet Dr. Jack Abbott at the start of The Pitt, as he was the overnight chief attending whom Dr. Robby is relieving at the start of his 15 hour shift. Dr. Abbott also is a military vet who is particularly haunted by losing a fellow vet the night before.
What to Know About Shawn Hatosy: In recent years,Shawn Hatosy has been a television mainstay, starring in Animal Kingdom and appearing on Rescue: HI-Surf and Chicago P.D. At the turn of the millennium, he was a veritable heartthrob, appearing in The Faculty, Outside Providence, and many Seventeen magazine spreads.
The first two episodes of The Pitt stream exclusively on MAX tonight, January 9, at 9 PM ET.
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