PittThe upcoming Max medical series stars the former ER head Noah Wyle, claiming that it was unauthorized, has now become the subject of a lawsuit ER reboot. Throughout all 15 seasons of the original drama ERWyle, a medical student who eventually became one of the most respected doctors at County General Hospital, Dr. He played John Carter. Wyle made headlines earlier this year when it was announced that he would be returning to the genre Pitt, which comes from it ER producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill.
And now, Pitt faces some difficulties. Per Diversity, Sherri Crichton, widow of the original ER creator Michael Crichton, Warner Bros. TV sues Wells, Gemmill and Wyle. advances with Pittwhich he claims is a copy of the previous showWithout the approval of the Crichton estate. Part of the official complaint reads:
'The Pitt' 'ER. 'It's not like 'ER.' This is not the 'ER' type. This is not the 'ER' type. The planned 'ER' reboot is 'ER' with the same executive producer, writers, stars, production companies, studio and network.
Instead of giving Crichton the “created” credit he deserves, the defendants will claim that their reboot was not his creation at all, thus enriching themselves by millions of dollars – potentially hundreds of millions or several billion dollars in success – and depriving Crichton of they will do. the heirs of their rightful share.
After the news of the lawsuit, Warner Bros. TV released a statement about it Diversity:
Because The Pitt is a new and original show, the Crichton Estate's claim is unfounded. Any suggestion otherwise is false and Warner Bros. Television intends to vigorously defend against these baseless allegations.
To break the claim against Pitt
Is Pitt actually a reboot of ER?
ERThe popular drama, which starred George Clooney, Anthony Edwards, Maura Tierney and Angela Bassett, ended in 2009 after 15 seasons. As Wyll himself says, he began talking to Wells about the potential ER reboot In 2020, it was spurred by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the actor added that although they came up with the right concept, the talks later broke down. In March 2024 Pitt Max has officially been given a series order, with Wyle leading the cast and Wells and Gemmill on board as producers.
Pitt described as an in-depth look at the challenges facing medical professionals in today's world. Different ERSet in Chicago, the upcoming show will be set in a Pittsburgh hospital. Nevertheless, Sherri Crichton's claim claims that Pitt that's actually it ER A reboot that Wells and Wyle originally discussed in 2020. Crichton said Wells contacted him in 2020 and that Warner Bros. will announce a survey soon. ER reboot. However, Crichton claimed she had “frozen rights” to approve any potential revival of her late husband's estate.
Besides Wyle,
Pitt
it has no additional features
ER
cast members and is said to have a distinct tone.
Sherri Crichton was told that Michael would receive a “created” loan and his estate would be paid off. However, this offer was later withdrawn and, as Wyll himself said, the negotiations fell apart. Looking for a claim An injunction to prevent Warner Bros. from breaching Crichton's contract, as well as additional damages.
Whether the Crichton property will prevail remains to be seen, as it's not entirely clear how similar it is. Pitt it really is ER. Supposedly, Warner Bros. TV and the creatives behind the new show, which is expected to premiere next year, will defend strongly. Pitt is a completely different show from ER. But Wyle's own comments about one potential stand out ER partially supports Sherri Crichton's claims as a reboot this can make things difficult for the defendants.
Source: Variety
