ER, The Pitt and Michael Crichton

Why is ‘The Pitt’ being sued by ‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate? Legal controversy, explained
In August 2024, the estate of the late author Michael Crichton sued the creators of “The Pitt” on three counts, including breach of contract. The plaintiffs allege that the HBO medical drama, which premiered in January, is an unauthorized reboot of “ER,” which was created and executive produced by Crichton and ran from 1994 until 2009.
Michael Crichton's Estate Has Responded After A Judge Made A Decision About That Big ER And The Pitt Lawsuit: 'An Important Win'
A lawsuit has been brewing that alleged the new series is a thinly veiled copy of the NBC medical drama ER, which Crichton's estate has the rights to. Recently Warner Bros. Televi
Michael Crichton estate allowed to sue over claim ‘The Pitt’ is unauthorized ‘ER’ reboot
A lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton over the alleged similarities between “ER” and the new Max medical drama “The Pitt” has been allowed to proceed, a judge
Judge allows Michael Crichton's estate to pursue lawsuit against Warner Bros. over 'The Pitt'
A judge is allowing the estate of Michael Crichton — the late creator of hit television series "ER" — to pursue its lawsuit against Max's new medical drama "The Pitt."
‘The Pitt’ Is an ‘ER’ Reboot? Michael Crichton Estate Sues Warner Bros
Perhaps you know Michael Crichton as the man behind the Jurassic Park novels that spawned the iconic film series, but the accomplished writer and filmmaker was also the mastermind behind ER, one of the most renowned medical dramas to ever grace our screens.
Noah Wyle's new role in 'The Pitt'
Noah Wyle might be back working at a hospital on screen but he says his character, Dr Robby, on "The Pitt" is nothing like ...
What Noah Wyle Has Said About How His Medical Drama ‘The Pitt’ Is Different From ‘ER’
NBC; Max/Warrick Page Noah Wyle's newest medical drama The Pitt feels reminiscent of his days playing John Carter on ER — but ...
‘The Pitt’: Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa & More Break Down Shocking Ending for Dana
Plus, Patrick Ball, Isa Briones, and exec producers R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells discuss Robby's upcoming breakdown, ...
Medical dramas shift after pandemic says 'Pitt' star Noah Wyle
Noah Wyle hadn’t planned on going back to a medical series, but after the pandemic he felt compelled to revisit the landscape ...
TV Talk: Pittsburgh doctors give ‘The Pitt’ a positive prognosis
For staff in the Allegheny General Hospital emergency room, Max’s Pittsburgh-set “The Pitt” isn’t just a TV show, but an ...
Noah Wyle tried to avoid taking doctor roles after ‘ER’ run
Noah Wyle returns to a doctor role in "The Pitt" on MAX after deliberately avoiding similar roles since the finale of “ER” in 2009.
Streaming review: Noah Wyle returns to the emergency room and 'The Pitt' delivers
Taking place during 15 hours of one day, “The Pitt” shows what kind of emergencies roll in – from a horrifying foot injury to an alarming number of drug-related visits.
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Cinema with Sam: ‘The Pitt’ brings fresh take to medical dramas
It’s been 16 years since producer John Wells and actor Noah Wyle left the medical drama world with the conclusion of their ...
Noah Wyle: trust medical experts
Former "ER" star Noah Wyle has put his stethoscope back on to play Dr. Robby in Max's "The Pitt." The actor believes both shows help to empower the audience when it comes to their own health care.
Is 'The Pitt' an 'ER' reboot? That question is at the heart of a new lawsuit
Why are The Pitt and ER in the middle of a legal controversy? Is The Pitt a reboot of ER? Here's what to know about the ...