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American Focus > Blog > Entertainment > Warner Bros. TV Calls Claim That ‘The Pitt’ Is an ‘ER’ Ripoff ‘Baseless’
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Warner Bros. TV Calls Claim That ‘The Pitt’ Is an ‘ER’ Ripoff ‘Baseless’

Last updated: August 27, 2024 9:06 pm
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Warner Bros. TV has issued a strong response to a lawsuit filed by Michael Crichton’s widow, stating that the claims are “baseless” and emphasizing that their upcoming medical procedural series, “The Pitt,” is distinct from “ER.”

In a statement, Warner Bros. TV stated, “The lawsuit filed by the Crichton Estate is baseless, as ‘The Pitt’ is a new and original show. Any suggestion otherwise is false, and Warner Bros. Television intends to vigorously defend against these meritless claims.”

The dispute arose after the Crichton estate accused executive producer John Wells of betrayal, alleging that he and star Noah Wyle developed “The Pitt” following the estate’s refusal to allow a reboot of “ER.” The lawsuit claimed that “The Pitt” is essentially “ER” in a different setting with the same creative team.

However, insiders argue that while “The Pitt” shares certain elements with “ER,” such as being set in an emergency room and starring Noah Wyle, the new series will explore different themes and adopt a unique tone. The show will take place in Pittsburgh instead of Chicago, feature a fresh cast of characters, and depart from the iconic elements of “ER.”

“The Pitt” will be streamed on Max with 15 episodes, a departure from the traditional 22-episode seasons of “ER” on NBC. Being on a streaming platform allows for more explicit themes and a mature approach to storytelling, as explained by John Wells in an interview with Variety.

The decision to develop “The Pitt” came after initial discussions about revisiting the medical genre in a post-COVID world. While the idea of reviving “ER” was on the table, negotiations with the Crichton estate fell through, leading to the development of a new medical show without ties to the “ER” franchise.

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Medical procedurals are a common occurrence on television, with numerous shows exploring similar themes. “The Pitt” will focus on the experiences of frontline healthcare workers in a modern-day Pittsburgh hospital, featuring a talented ensemble cast including Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, and Fiona Dourif.

R. Scott Gemmill will write the pilot episode and serve as an executive producer alongside John Wells and the production team at John Wells Productions. Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind the series, is backing the project under JWP’s overall deal.

In conclusion, Warner Bros. TV is standing firm in their defense of “The Pitt” as a unique and original series that offers a fresh perspective on the medical drama genre. The show promises to deliver compelling storytelling and engaging characters to audiences on the streaming platform.

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