452: ‘‘The Pitt’ Star Taylor Dearden on the Hit Show, Medical Boot Camp & More

This week on Pop Culture Confidential, Christina chats with actor Taylor Dearden, who delivers an incredible performance as Dr. Mel King in the gripping new medical drama The Pitt—now streaming on Max. From producer John Wells (ER), creator R. Scott Gemill, and actor/writer Noah Wyle, The Pitt follows doctors and nurses over a 15-hour shift and has been praised for its realistic portrayal of emergency medicine.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Christina and Ms. Dearden discuss filming the intense drama, attending medical boot camp, character preparation, how ADHD shaped her performance, working with Noah Wyle, and more!

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