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Noah Wyle Feels 'Profoundly Sad and Disappointed' That ER Creator's Widow Sherri Crichton Sued Him Over The Pitt

Noah Wyle said he is “profoundly sad and disappointed” over the August 2024 lawsuit filed by the ER creator's widow Sherri Crichton, which referred to the 'The Pitt' as "a shameful betrayal of [Michael] Crichton and his legacy."

Before The Pitt premiered on Max in January, ER creator Michael Crichton’s widow Sherri Crichton sued Wyle, 53, The Pitt creator R. Scott Gemmill, executive producer John Wells and Warner Bros Television over breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and intentional interference with contractual relations. Wyle, who played Dr. John Carter on ER for 13 seasons, wanted to portray a doctor again in response to messages he received from first responders during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Wyle “wanted to make a show about a health practitioner that we invest a tremendous amount of trust and belief and admiration in,” he said.

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