With Jimmy Kimmel praising Donald Trump and Timothée Chalamet thanking Kylie Jenner, the Critics' Choice Awards 2026 truly shaped up to be more than a spoonful. This was especially true for Noah Wyle who earned more than the critics' approval curtsy of Mark Ruffalo.

While everyone was busy celebrating their own wins and thanking the long line of cast and crew that played a part in getting them on stage, Mark Ruffalo decided to salute the reason due to which he could not get on the stage.

After Noah Wyle won the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in The Pitt, which won the Best Drama Series award at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards, he had a heartwarming speech to conclude the night. But perhaps the best moment came to him later when he met Mark Ruffalo. The Task actor only had massive admiration for Noah Wyle's performance.

As the two shook hands, Mark Ruffalo admitted that he was happy about Noah Wyle's win and lauded his performance in the series. 

Not just Noah Wyle, the entire cast of The Pitt won big, with Katherine LaNasa also taking a win as the best supporting actress in the Drama series. LaNasa played the role of Dana Evans. With fifteen episodes helmed by  R. Scott Gemmill the series truly struck lightning in a bottle.

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Now, after a successful first season of The Pitt and a trophy-filled awards run at the awards event, fans are eagerly waiting for Season 2.

The stories in Season 1 of The Pitt may be fictional, but their striking resemblance to real life left a deep impression on viewers. If the characters behind these compelling narratives were not convincing enough, the show’s success in earning five Emmy wins speaks volumes about how The Pitt has dominated last year. Now, the series is set to return for Season 2 on January 8, 2026, on HBO Max.

For the new season, the cast has returned to the same filming location and will incorporate the same cultural aspects of Pittsburgh. With Season 2 of The Pitt set to release soon this year, fans can rest assured that they are not alone in their anticipation, as Zodiac star Mark Ruffalo could also be eagerly waiting in line.

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