Clooney to Join ER Successor 'The Pitt'?

HBO chief Casey Bloys has indicated that George Clooney would be welcomed to guest star on the hospital drama 'The Pitt,' a series that shares significant creative DNA with the beloved ER. Clooney and 'The Pitt's' star and writer Noah Wyle were foundational cast members on ER, and the new series is executive produced by several ER veterans. The connection extends to the hospital setting and a shared behind-the-scenes team, making a potential reunion a topic of interest.

However, the series faces legal challenges. The estate of Michael Crichton, the creator of ER, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Television, alleging that 'The Pitt' is a direct imitation. Warner Bros. has made two unsuccessful attempts to have the lawsuit dismissed. Meanwhile, 'The Pitt' has secured a second season renewal and is set to premiere on linear television via TNT, a sister network under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella.

While Bloys confirmed no such reunion is currently planned, Clooney himself recently commented on the possibility, expressing admiration for 'The Pitt' and Wyle's continued work. Despite the legal clouds and the absence of immediate reunion plans, 'The Pitt' has garnered critical acclaim and audience appreciation, with The Hollywood Reporter noting its ability to evoke earned emotion. The show's success is further underscored by its renewal and upcoming linear television debut.