The Pitt has once again taken television by storm, earning the most nominations at the upcoming 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. This time, the show’s leading star Noah Wyle has the opportunity to make history.
Wyle has been nominated for both Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 2026 Emmy Awards. If he manages to win in both categories, he will become the first actor ever to do so in Emmy history.
Last year, Wyle won his first Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his exceptional performance in The Pitt.
In the past, only two actors have earned Emmy nominations in both acting and directing for drama in the same year. They were Telly Savalas for Kojak in 1975 and Jason Bateman for Ozark in 2018, 2019, and 2022. While Bateman did win Best Director in 2019, he lost the Best Drama Actor award to Billy Porter for Pose.
The Pitt’s latest Emmy push goes beyond its biggest stars
The Pitt has earned 12 nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. In addition to Noah Wyle, several other stars from the show have the chance to bring home the coveted statuette.
Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, and Gerran Howell have been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Meanwhile, Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa, and Sepideh Moafi are in the running for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Additionally, the show’s writers Valerie Chu, Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, and R. Scott Gemmill have also earned nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.
Finally, The Pitt has the opportunity to win Outstanding Drama Series for the second time, following its win last year.
The Pitt Season 2 premiered on HBO Max on January 8, 2026. The series has been renewed for a third season, which is expected to arrive in January 2027.
