Noah Wyle Says ER Cast Would’ve Been 'Class Clowns' in The Pitt Boot Camp

One of TV’s most beloved doctors is making a candid comparison between his past and present. Noah Wyle, who spent 13 seasons as Dr. John Carter on ER, recently shared why his legendary 90s cast wouldn't have survived the rigorous training required for his new HBO hit, The Pitt.

Noah Wyle The Pitt vs ER Cast: A Tale of Two Generations

During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Wyle revealed that the cast of The Pitt underwent a grueling three-week medical boot camp to achieve a high level of proficiency. They learned everything from donning gloves to mastering complex medical jargon. Wyle joked that if the ER crew—including George Clooney and Julianna Margulies—had been asked to do the same, they would have been class clowns messing around instead of listening.

A Long-Awaited Emmy Win and Season 2 Fireworks

Wyle’s hard work on The Pitt has already paid off. Twenty-six years after his last nomination for ER, he finally took home an Emmy for his role as Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch. Fans won't have to wait long for more, as Season 2 is set to premiere on January 8, 2026. The upcoming season will kick off with a high-stakes Fourth of July episode, featuring pyrotechnic accidents and ER chaos.