Filling the world of “ The Pitt ” was a tall order for casting directors Cathy Sandrich Gelfond and Erica Berger. The pair, who celebrate seven years of working together this month, have experience putting together impressive ensembles for shows like “Mayor of Kingstown” and “Love & Death.” But the HBO Max medical drama is a beast of its own. Set in the ER of a Pittsburgh hospital, the show required a large ensemble cast of medical professionals and patients. Add to that the fact that the show is set in real time, with 15 episodes covering a 15-hour workday and you’re looking for actors who must be present in every scene, even if they’re not speaking.

The pair cast over 300 roles outside of the background actors. “If you say one scripted word, that was us,” confirms Gelfond. Adds Berger

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