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HBO Reveals Cast for The Pitt Season 3 in First Trailer Headline from Polygon, on the newest of 2 developments
While HBO's first trailer for The Pitt Season 3 is only a minute and a half long, it answers the most important question on viewers' minds.
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‘The Pitt’ announces casting for new staffers and patients in Season 3
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HBO Reveals Cast for The Pitt Season 3 in First Trailer
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Deadline
‘The Pitt’ Adds 7 To Season 3 Recurring Cast ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Aug 20, 2026
Deadline's feed description EXCLUSIVE: A slew of new patients, a doctor, and a hospital executive will be welcomed to the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center on HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt, as 7 new actors have been cast in Season 3.
Variety
‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Trailer: Dr. Robby’s First Day Back Is Filled With More Medical Emergencies ↗ (opens Variety) Published Aug 21, 2026
Variety's feed description It’s time to clock back in for “The Pitt.” HBO has released the first trailer for Season 3 of the medical drama, which will premiere in January 2027. It follows the first day back on the job for Noah Wyle’s Dr. Robby, after he went on a three-month sabbatical at the end of Season 2. […]
The Hollywood Reporter
Robby’s Back: ‘The Pitt’ Offers Up First Look at Season 3 ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Aug 21, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Even though the show won't debut until January 2027.
Triblive
TV Talk: 1st trailer for Season 3 of ‘The Pitt’ shows ER chaos resumes ↗ (opens Triblive) Published Aug 21, 2026
Triblive's feed description It looks like it will be another busy, traumatic day at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center in the first trailer for the show’s third season, released today by HBO Max.
UPI
Watch: Noah Wyle returns as Dr. Robby in 'The Pitt' Season 3 ↗ (opens UPI) Published Aug 21, 2026
UPI's feed description "The Pitt," a medical drama starring Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball and Isa Briones, will return for a third season on HBO and HBO Max in January.
Entertainment Weekly
When does “The Pitt” season 3 premiere? All about the time jump, cast changes, and Dr. Robby’s return ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Aug 21, 2026
Entertainment Weekly's feed description Dr. Robby is clocking back in when “The Pitt” returns for season 3 in January 2027.
Polygon
HBO Reveals Cast for The Pitt Season 3 in First Trailer ↗ (opens Polygon) Published Aug 21, 2026
Polygon's feed description While HBO's first trailer for The Pitt Season 3 is only a minute and a half long, it answers the most important question on viewers' minds.
New York Post
When Does ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Start? ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Teaser, Release Date Info ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 23, 2026
New York Post's feed description Robby is back in the ER, and The Pitt is gearing up for another brutal shift.
Union Leader
‘The Pitt’ announces casting for new staffers and patients in Season 3 ↗ (opens Union Leader) Published Aug 23, 2026
Union Leader's feed description The HBO medical drama “The Pitt” will feature two new physicians and at least five new patients when the show returns for its third season.