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Clooney Hints at Possible Return to 'ER' Spinoff 'The Pitt'
12 Nov
Summary
- Clooney played Doug Ross on 'ER' from 1994 to 1999
- Clooney says he'd "do that in a heartbeat" if asked to join 'The Pitt'
- Clooney remains "really dear friends" with former co-star Noah Wyle
According to a recent report, acclaimed actor George Clooney is not ruling out a return to the medical drama genre. Clooney, who played the role of Doug Ross on the hit NBC series 'ER' from 1994 to 1999, has expressed interest in potentially joining the spinoff series 'The Pitt' on HBO Max.
Clooney, now 64 years old, told Entertainment Tonight that he would "do that in a heartbeat" if asked to join the show, which stars his former 'ER' castmate Noah Wyle. However, Clooney noted that he has not directly reached out to Wyle about the possibility, as he does not want to "interrupt" Wyle's show.
Despite the lack of direct communication, Clooney remains "really dear friends" with Wyle and is "deeply proud" of his former co-star's success on 'The Pitt'. Clooney previously praised the series, calling it a "beautiful show" and commending Wyle's "great job" in leading it.
The two actors, along with other 'ER' alumni like Julianna Margulies and Anthony Edwards, have maintained a close bond since the medical drama's 15-season run on NBC, which concluded in 2009. Clooney and Wyle's characters, Doug Ross and John Carter, were central to the show's success and popularity.
As 'The Pitt' gears up for its second season premiere on HBO Max in January 2026, fans of the 'ER' universe will be eagerly awaiting any potential updates on Clooney's involvement in the spinoff series.
