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Noah Wyle's Friends Audition Rumor Debunked
9 May
Summary
- Noah Wyle guest-starred on Friends, not auditioned for a role.
- ER and Friends premiered days apart on NBC in 1994.
- Wyle stars in the HBO Max drama The Pitt, with Season 3 coming.
Noah Wyle, celebrated for his role as Dr. John Carter in the 15-season ER series, has clarified persistent rumors about auditioning for the 1990s sitcom Friends. Contrary to speculation that he sought the role of Ross Geller, Wyle confirmed he never auditioned for a speaking part on the show.
In fact, Wyle and George Clooney made guest appearances as doctors on Friends during its first season. This cross-promotion likely aimed to boost viewership for both NBC series, which debuted days apart in 1994. Wyle's initial reluctance towards a television career makes his extensive TV work, including these appearances, particularly amusing.
Wyle is currently starring in the acclaimed HBO Max drama The Pitt, which recently concluded its second season. The show, marking his return to the medical drama genre, has been renewed for a third season, slated for an early 2027 release, promising more compelling storylines following the Season 2 cliffhanger.
