'The Pitt' vs 'ER' lawsuit: Noah Wyle lands in the crosshairs as dispute drags on
It is difficult times for Noah Wyle, who has been named co-defendant in a breach-of-contract lawsuit alleging the HBO Max series 'The Pitt' is an unauthorized 'ER' derivative. Representing 'ER', the Michael Crichton estate claims the project was created after Wyle and producer John Wells failed to secure an official 'ER' reboot deal. Positioned at the center of the conflict, the former 'ER' star is accused of repackaging concepts into his new lead role, which is a claim the defense labels "baseless" even as the series prepares for its third season.
