Now thatThe Pitthas been nominated for several Emmy Awards, it has a chance to break a disappointing trend Noah Wyle has had since his last popular medical drama 31 years ago. Long before Noah Wyle led thecast ofThe Pittas Dr. Robby, he had a supporting role as John Carter onER.The Pittis the first time he’s returned to the medical drama genre before, and Wyle has already gotten attention for it.
Dr. Robby was easily one of thebest characters inThe Pitt, and the entire series is centered around him. From the start, reviews forThe Pitthighlighted Wyle’s acting abilities and the raw emotion he gave in his performance. Now, Wyle is getting much more formal praise, and his recent Emmy nomination is even a chance to do the one thingERnever could.
The Pitt Can Now Finally Break Noah Wyle’s ER Streak Of Never Winning Any Emmy
Wyle Was Nominated For Five Emmy Awards On ER, But He Never Won
When Noah Wyle was playing John Carter onER, he received a lot of attention from both critics and audiences.In the 12 seasons that Noah Wyle played John Carter onER, he was nominated for 5 separate Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, but he didn’t win any of them. From 1995 through to 1999, Wyle was nominated but never won.
Now, however, Wyle has another shot at finally winning thanks to the2025 Emmy nominations.Wyle was nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Drama series for playing Dr. Robby inThe Pitt, and he has a great shot of winning. If he wins, it’ll be the first time Wyle has won an Emmy in 31 years and 6 nominations in total.
Noah Wyle Still Has Tough Competition For The Emmys' 2025 Drama Actor Category
Wyle Has To Beat Out Some Great Performances From Adam Scott, Pedro Pascal & More
Unfortunately for Noah Wyle, it’s very far from a guaranteed thing that he’ll actually win an Emmy this year.Wyle’s category, Best Leading Actor in a Drama Series, is absolutely stacked with tough competition. The other nominees are Adam Scott forSeverance, Gary Oldman forSlow Horses, Sterling K. Brown forParadise, and Pedro Pascal forThe Last of Us.
All of Wyle’s competitors clearly earned their nominations, and the award could realistically go to any of them. They all starred in acclaimed shows, gave absolutely stellar and wide-ranging performances, and fully embodied the characters they were playing.The 2025 Emmy Awards has one of the most balanced fields for Best Leading Actor that I can remember in a long time.
Since the field is so evenly matched, Noah Wyle’s streak of not winning Emmy Awards may continue another year. Even if he doesn’t win this year, he has an advantage for next year.The Pittseason 2is coming out just a year after the first season ended, which is significantly quicker than other streaming shows.If Wyle gets nominated in 2026, he’ll be up against a completely different field of nominees.
Robby will also be a more established character in The Pitt season 2, so Wyle can dive even deeper into the role and potentially give an even better performance.
While there’s no guarantee that 2026’s running for Best Lead Actor will be any easier than this year’s, it will at least give Wyle another chance to finally win an Emmy. Robby will also be a more established character inThe Pittseason 2, so Wyle can dive even deeper into the role and potentially give an even better performance. In short,The Pittis Noah Wyle’s best chance at an Emmy ever.
The Pitt
Cast
The Pitt is a gripping drama set in Pittsburgh’s Trauma Medical Center, where dedicated staff tirelessly work to save lives in a busy and underfunded emergency department. Released in 2025, the series highlights the challenges and relentless efforts of medical professionals in a high-pressure environment.
ER
In Cook County General Hospital’s emergency department, the doctors and nurses tackle every patient’s medical puzzles, all while dealing with the challenges in their personal and professional lives.
