Dave Davies

The father has left instructions.

He does not want to be intubated.

And they're talking to you as Dr. Robbie about it.

Dr. Robbie speaks first.

Let's listen.

And that is our guest Noah Wiley in a scene from The Pit, which is now streaming on Max.

There are a lot of these scenes where you're dealing with loved ones who just can't accept what's happening.

And there's another one, two parents who just can't accept the fact that their son who came in with a fentanyl overdose is brain dead.

You want to just say a little bit about preparing for these scenes?

The other thing that's happening in this story with your character is, you know, I mentioned before that this series kind of the germ of it began during COVID when you were hearing from first responders and the crises they were facing.

And in the show, your character, Dr. Robbie.

During COVID, lost a mentor, another doctor.

And I believe this day that is the focus of the series is the anniversary of his death, right?

We learned that early on.

And then you want to just talk a bit about how his flashbacks, his PTSD, if you will, is portrayed in the show?

And she's carried that painful memory for all these years.

Noah Wiley recorded last year talking about the HBO Max series The Pit.

Its second season premiered last night.

We'll hear more after this short break.

This is Fresh Air.