The Pitt has officially landed in the UK, and it's what we've all been waiting for. With two executive producers and a show-runner/creator who formerly worked together on ER, you best believe this is some brilliant TV.
After launching stateside in 2025, the show quickly garnered a cult following and major critical acclaim. Starring Noah Wyle (who himself did a 1994 - 2006 stint on ER), this gritty take on the medical drama genre unfolds almost in real time. Yep, the first season stretches across a 15-hour shift in the ER department of a hospital in Pittsburgh.
For a while, we thought we'd never get The Pitt across the Pond. However, then, HBO Max announced that it would be launching in the UK, and it was announced that we'd be getting an opportunity to see what the (v deserved) hype was about.
With HBO Max officially launching in the UK today, bringing the first season of The Pitt with it, here's your cheat sheet on the cast of the medical drama and where you've seen them before.
The Pitt cast
- Noah Wyle as Dr Michael "Robby" Robinavitch
- Tracy Ifeachor as Dr Heather Collins
- Patrick Ball as Dr Frank Langdon
- Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans
- Taylor Dearden as Dr Melissa "Mel" King
- Fiona Dourif as Dr Cassie McKay
- Isa Briones as Dr Trinity Santos
- Gerran Howell as Dennis Whitaker
- Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi
For more on the main cast, keep scrolling.
Noah Wyle as Dr Michael "Robby" Robinavitch
Who is Dr Michael "Robby" Robinavitch? Chief Attending – head of the PTMC Emergency Department. Robby is honest to a fault and does not suffer fools. A great doctor, greater teacher, and questionable human being, Robby is still carrying heavy post-COVID PTSD, he just won’t acknowledge it.
What else has Noah Wyle been in? Noah Wyle is best known for playing Dr. John Carter on ER from 1994 - 2006.
Tracy Ifeachor as Dr Heather Collins
Who is Dr Heather Collins? Senior Resident. Collins transitioned from a career in finance to medicine after the 2008 recession, drawing on her strong moral compass and type-A skills. Now in her final year of residency, Collins remains focused on her career and personal goals. (Keep in mind that Dr Collins doesn't return for season two.)
What else has Tracy Ifeachor been in? Tracy Ifeachor is a British actress who is best known for playing Aya Al-Rashid in The Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals and as Abigail Naismith in the Doctor Who Christmas special The End of Time.
Patrick Ball as Dr Frank Langdon
Who is Dr Frank Langdon? Senior Resident. Regarded by Dr. Robby as the heir apparent of The Pitt, Langdon, a charismatic and upbeat presence in the E.D., is everyone’s favourite doctor. He overcame a devastating back injury to become a dedicated doctor.
What else has Patrick Ball been in? Before The Pitt, Patrick Ball was primarily a theatre actor. He did, however, appear in an episode of Law & Order.
Katherine LaNasa as Nurse Dana Evans
Who is Nurse Dana Evans? Charge Nurse. With 30 years of experience, Dana is a hard-working, no-nonsense, much-respected part of the E.D. The oldest of five, she has the perfect set of skills needed to run the PTMC nursing team. She knows more than most doctors and she’s not afraid to tell them.
What else has Katherine LaNasa been in? Katherine LaNasa has starred in numerous TV shows like Three Sisters, Truth Be Told, and Katy Keene. She has had recurring roles in major shows like Judging Amy, Two and a Half Men, and Big Love.
Taylor Dearden as Dr Melissa "Mel" King
Who is Dr Melissa "Mel" King? Second Year Resident. Growing up with a twin sister who has high-support ASD, King was inspired to pursue medicine, aiming to advocate for Autism awareness. Despite facing personal tragedies, King now balances caregiving for her sister with her career as a doctor.
What else has Taylor Dearden been in? Taylor Dearden has played Ophelia in Sweet/Vicious and Chloe Lyman American Vandal.
Fiona Dourif as Dr Cassie McKay
Who is Dr Cassie McKay? Second Year Resident. Once a wild child with a substance abuse problem, after losing custody of her son, McKay went to rehab, got clean and pursued medical school to prove her worth. Now a sober single mother, she is determined to help others avoid the pitfalls that nearly consumed her.
What else has Fiona Dourif been in? Fiona Dourif has had recurring roles in The Blacklist, The Purge, Utopia and Chucky.
Isa Briones as Dr Trinity Santos
Who is Dr Trinity Santos? Intern. A former athlete and Fourth Year Medical Student, Santos is tough as nails with no filter. Now doing her residency at PTMC, Santos’ competitive streak hasn’t gone away, she just channels it into medicine.
What else has Isa Briones been in? Isa Briones appeared in Star Trek: Picard as Dahj/Soji/Jana/Sutra/Kore (two sets of twins, if you're wondering) and Margot in Goosebumps.
Gerran Howell as Dennis Whitaker
Who is Dennis Whitaker? Fourth Year Medical Student. Hailing from Broken Bow, Nebraska, Whitaker is a small-town boy who left life on his family’s farm to pursue his dreams in medicine. His determination to succeed remains unwavering, despite several setbacks that challenge his confidence and make him question his purpose.
What else has Gerran Howell been in? Gerran Howell is a Welsh actor who UK millennial/Gen Z audiences might recognise as Young Dracula from the CBBC show of the same name.
Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi
Who is Victoria Javadi? Third Year Medical Student. Daughter of two second-generation South Asian American parents, one of whom works in the hospital, Javadi was destined for great academic success. Now approaching the end of her academic journey, she aims to establish her own identity beyond her impressive achievements and parental expectations.
What else has Shabana Azeez been in? Shabana Azeez is an Australian actress who has appeared in Australian shows like Why Are You Like This, Metro Sexual and In Limbo. She also appeared as Evie in an episode of Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar.
The Pitt season 1 is available on HBO Max in the UK from Thursday 26 March. Season 2 begins on 2 April.
