Noah Wyle and Sally Field on ‘The Pitt’ Exhaustion, CGI Co-Stars and Their ‘ER’ History: It Was a ‘Big Gamble’ Once for an Oscar Winner to Do TV

Noah Wyle and Sally Field discussed their new show "The Pitt" during an "Actors on Actors" interview with Variety and CNN. Field, an Oscar winner, reflected on the initial "big gamble" of doing television, referencing her early career and the perception of TV as a less prestigious medium for established film actors. Wyle, who starred in the long-running medical drama "ER," shared his perspective on the evolution of television production, including the increasing reliance on CGI co-stars. He noted that while "ER" was a significant career milestone, the landscape of television has changed dramatically since its debut in 1994. Field expressed her enthusiasm for "The Pitt," highlighting the compelling nature of the project and the opportunity to work with Wyle again. The interview also touched upon their shared history on "ER," where Wyle was a breakout star and Field made guest appearances. The full video interview is available on CNN.com/Watch and Variety's YouTube channel.