George Clooney Shares His Thoughts On His “ER” Co-Star Noah Wyle’s Series “The Pitt”
Some friendships just stick. That’s the case for George Clooney and Noah Wyle, who first connected back in 1994 on the set of “ER”. Thirty years later, their bond hasn’t wavered—and Clooney’s still singing Wyle’s praises, this time for his latest project, “The Pitt“.
On a recent appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, Clooney couldn’t help but gush about Wyle’s new show. “It’s so good,” he said simply. And coming from Clooney, that means something.
George Clooney On “The Pitt”
Wyle stars in “The Pitt”, a gritty hospital drama on HBO Max that digs into the chaos and burnout of emergency room life. Created by “ER” alum R. Scott Gemmill, it brings a raw, human energy to the genre—something that clearly resonated with Clooney, who once helped redefine medical TV alongside Wyle.
The two haven’t worked together on screen in years, but they’ve stayed close. Clooney described Wyle as “the most honorable, talented young man” and reflected on their friendship dating all the way back to the “ER” pilot. “And I cannot be happier for his success on this show. The show is just a beautiful show, and he does just a great job with it” Clooney continued.
Their “ER” days still cast a long shadow. Wyle and other cast members, including Julianna Margulies and Anthony Edwards, reunited in April to support Clooney’s Broadway play “Good Night, and Good Luck”. Wyle called the mini-reunion “amazing” and “long overdue”—a reminder that their shared history still means a lot.
Meanwhile, “The Pitt” is gaining steam, with fans and critics alike praising its unflinching look at frontline healthcare. And with Clooney backing it, more eyes are bound to follow. For longtime ER fans, it’s a full-circle moment—and a reminder that real friendship, like great TV, can stand the test of time.
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