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The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members
By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys rewarded it accordingly Wednesday. Thirteen of the 25 nominations for HBO ...
Key takeaway Thirteen of the 25 nominations for HBO Max's drama about a Pittsburgh ER went to its actors in one of the great achievements for a cast in Emmy history.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The impressive Emmy nominations haul by the cast of "The Pitt" may seem like a distant Hollywood achievement, but it has a tangible connection to San Antonio 's own medical community. The show's portrayal of the high-stress environment of an emergency room, where doctors and nurses work together to save lives, resonates with the city's own healthcare professionals. San Antonio's hospitals and medical centers, which are a crucial part of the city's infrastructure, employ thousands of people who face similar challenges every day. The show's attention to detail and realistic depiction of medical procedures and hospital dynamics may be of particular interest to local medical students and professionals, who can appreciate the accuracy and nuance of the show's storytelling. As the city continues to grow and develop its own medical sector, the success of "The Pitt" can serve as a reminder of the importance of strong storytelling and representation in the media.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys rewarded it accordingly Wednesday. Thirteen of the 25 nominations for HBO ...
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