R. Scott Gemmill arrives at a PaleyFest screening of "The Pitt" on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Invision, Richard Shotwell
By The Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Canadian creator of ‘The Pitt’ earns Emmy nod

Jul 8, 2026 | 8:52 AM

Canada’s R. Scott Gemmill has earned an Emmy nomination for best drama series as creator of “The Pitt.”

The HBO Max medical drama chronicles the grueling shifts faced by health-care workers in a fictional Pittsburgh hospital emergency room.

Toronto’s Brittany Allen is also up for an Emmy for best guest actress in a drama series for her role on the show.

More to come.

Craig Macrae, The Canadian Press

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