‘He’s So Different By Design’: Noah Wyle Shares Details About His Character In New Medical Drama, And He’s Definitely Not ER’s John Carter
Starting January 9th with a Max subscription, “The Pitt” will debut on its 2025 television lineup, airing 15 episodes that unfold in real-time across a 15-hour span at a Pittsburgh emergency room. In the premier episode, Dr. Michael Robinavitch, portrayed by Wyle, leads a fresh team of residents and medical students on their initial day. Although produced by John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill, who also brought us “ER”, Wyle shared with TV Insider that the characters are distinct, particularly Dr. Robinavitch who differs significantly from Dr. Carter due to his unique heritage. In his own words: “[Dr. Robinavitch] is not just a carbon copy of Dr. Carter.