'Hollywood kid' Noah Wyle won his second Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch in HBO Max's breakout medical drama hit The Pitt. The recent victory marks a second straight win for Wyle, who also bagged the Lead actor award in 2025.The Pitt certainly needs no introduction. Each episode follows an hour in the brutal 15-hour shift of attending physician Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch and his team at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center's emergency room (ER). The series is set to return with its third season in January 2027.Noah Wyle is no stranger to playing charismatic doctors on the small screen, having played Dr. John Carter in NBC's beloved medical series ER. However, The Pitt has proved to be a milestone in the actor's career and his second consecutive Emmy win is proof. The actor took home the trophy after beating his fellow nominees, Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Mark Ruffalo (Task) and Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat).Noah Wyle honoured his L.A. roots in his Emmy acceptance speech View this post on Instagram Instagram PostNoah Wyle was naturally delighted to pick up his second lead actor Emmy for The Pitt and honoured his L.A. roots in his acceptance speech:“I grew up in L.A. I’m a Hollywood kid. I was raised on a television, and movie theaters were my place of worship. This is all I’ve ever wanted to do, and this is the only club I’ve ever wanted to join. Thank you for accepting me.”The actor also gave a gracious shoutout to the cast and crew working hard on "Stage 22" on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, alluding to the ongoing production on the third season. Wyle seemed excited to return to the shift as Dr. Robby and deliver another impressive performance.Noah Wyle's The Pitt is the most-nominated show at the 2026 Emmys, with 25 nominations (12 in major categories), followed by Hacks, Widow's Bay and Pluribus. In addition to Wyle, his co-stars Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, Gerran Howell, Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa and Sepideh Moafi were each nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress/Actor in a Drama Series. The Pitt also earned nominations for Outstanding Writing, Directing and Drama Series.Noah Wyle and the cast are set to return in a third season, which will continue to feature an hour in the team's 15-hour shift. The third season is set roughly four months after the second season. The Pitt Season 3 will tackle winter medical cases and the looming real-life healthcare crisis tied to Medicare cuts and insurance rollbacks.You can catch up on the first two seasons of The Pitt on HBO Max.The 2026 Emmys are currently being held at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California. NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay has taken up hosting duties this year and bagged two Creative Arts Emmys on Night 1 for her documentary film My Mom Jayne.You can enjoy the live broadcast of the 2026 Emmys on NBC or stream it on Peacock.Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more on the 2026 Emmys!