A sneak peek at Season 2 of "The Pitt"
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Actors Fiona Dourif and Lucas Iverson filming a scene Thursday outside Allegheny General Hospital on Pittsburgh's North Side. Photo: Ryan Deto/Axios
Yinzers are getting an early taste of HBO Max drama "The Pitt" ahead of its Season 2 premiere next year.
Why it matters: The Pittsburgh-based hospital drama took home several Emmy Awards this week, piquing the interests of local and national audiences.
Driving the news: "The Pitt" crew was in town filming scenes for its second season at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) on the city's North Side.
- We watched actors Fiona Dourif and Lucas Iverson film a short scene where they exited the hospital and crossed the street over to the park's fountain.
By the numbers: About 150 local-based crew members and 18 Los Angeles-based cast and crew worked on the Pittsburgh set, said executive producer Michael Hissrich.
- Scouting and filming took place Tuesday through Friday for scenes in a handful of episodes.
What they're saying: Hissrich, a Pittsburgh-area native, said he was ecstatic to be back in Pittsburgh and excited to tell the stories of local health care workers.
- He addressed some of the local pronunciation issues, but said fans might have to be patient because even he is still confused which pronunciation is correct.
- "I was born in Braddock, and I lived in Monroeville … and it's funny because I say Brad-ick, my mother says Brad-dock."
State of play: AGH staff, bus riders and passersby watched the filming from the sidelines on a sunny and hot day that was perfect for Season 2, which is set on July 4.
- Allegheny County controller and likely future Pittsburgh mayor Corey O'Connor also stopped by the set Thursday to talk to Dourif and Iverson.
What we're hearing: With Season 2 taking place on July 4 — when the city's annual furry convention is usually visiting — Hissrich said with a laugh that he "could neither confirm or deny" that a furry plot would take place.
Between the lines: Bobby Kapur, of Allegheny Health Network's Emergency Medicine Institute, was watching the filming on Thursday and told Axios that stars Noah Wyle and Patrick Ball met with staff earlier in the week and heard about how staffing shortages and federal funding cuts are making their jobs more difficult.
- "We felt their appreciation."
- He also praised the show's authenticity. "It feels true to us."
Zoom out: Pittsburgh social media users captured who appears to be Wyle's character, Dr. Robby, filming a motorcycle riding scene on the Rachel Carson Bridge.
Fun fact: Members of the crew watched their Emmy win at Bill's Bar & Burger in Downtown on Sunday, according to publicist Courtney Brown.
What's next: Season 2 will air in January 2026. A specific date has not been set.