Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" leads this year's Emmy nominations with 25 nods, the Television Academy announced yesterday.
The big picture: The showing cements "The Pitt" as another HBO Max awards powerhouse; the final season of "Hacks" scored 24 nominations.
Flashback: Last year, "The Pitt" won three major Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series, while Noah Wyle earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
Zoom in: The show is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series again this year, and Wyle is up for Best Actor.
Context: Filmed primarily in California, "The Pitt" films exterior shots at Allegheny General Hospital and throughout the North Side.
Production is slated to return to Pittsburgh for a few days in November to film Season 3.
What's next: This year's Emmy Awards will air Sept. 14 on NBC.
"The Pitt" Season 3 is expected to air January 2027.
