Gerran Howell on Dr. Dennis Whitaker’s Growth in The Pitt on MAX

2025-04-21

Gerran Howell joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about his role as Dr. Dennis Whitaker in the hit MAX medical drama The Pitt. Gerran opens up about portraying a fourth-year medical student struggling to find his confidence in the middle of a relentless 15-hour ER shift. He breaks down key moments from Episodes 1 through 15, including Dr. Whitaker’s mistakes, his tense dynamic with Dr. Santos, and the now-infamous EZ-IO drill incident. Gerran also shares how he prepared for the role, what he learned from working on a...

Gerran Howell joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about his role as Dr. Dennis Whitaker in the hit MAX medical drama The Pitt. Gerran opens up about portraying a fourth-year medical student struggling to find his confidence in the middle of a relentless 15-hour ER shift.

He breaks down key moments from Episodes 1 through 15, including Dr. Whitaker’s mistakes, his tense dynamic with Dr. Santos, and the now-infamous EZ-IO drill incident. Gerran also shares how he prepared for the role, what he learned from working on a high-stakes ensemble drama, and whether Whitaker is finally starting to prove himself.

🎙️ Interview Highlights Include:
• Whitaker’s emotional arc and learning curve under pressure
• The evolution of his relationship with Dr. Trinity Santos
• Episode 13’s critical decision with the IO drill
• Finding the balance between comedy and chaos in the ER
• What Gerran hopes to explore next if the show returns

Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UOxItuWfRQw

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