Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Noah Wyle didn’t expect The Pitt to become one of television’s biggest dramas, or for viewers to once again see him as their doctor. But after an Emmys-sweeping first season and decades spent playing physicians on screen, Wyle has learned to embrace both realities. Rebecca caught up with the actor, writer, producer, and director to talk about why he resisted going “bigger and bloodier” after season one, what it’s like making one of TV’s most medically accurate dramas, and why some fans are so mad about Dr. Robby’s emotional unraveling. Plus, who is America’s doctor’s favorite fictional doctor?

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Stephen Colbert has officially signed off, CBS is exiting the late night game, and the future of the format feels more uncertain than ever. This week, Rebecca and John are joined by VF special correspondent Joy Press to discuss the final episode of The Late Show, the politics and economics behind CBS’s decision, and the social media stars redefining the genre. They also share their top picks for what to watch this month.

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In their final Cannes dispatch, Rebecca and John dish about some of the buzziest films of the week and attempt to predict the hard-to-pin-down Palme d'Or. They also discuss the reasons why the festival has seemed quieter this year, and debate which films we'll be talking about come Oscar season.

Follow along on Vanity Fair's Cannes liveblog, and send your festival questions to [email protected].

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After a party- and screening-filled weekend on the Croisette, Rebecca and John report back from the Cannes Film Festival, including a peek inside Vanity Fair's casually elegant event at Tetou. They discuss the couple of great films and the larger number of disappointing ones, and give a preview of the premieres to come. Plus, did Rebecca help Jordan Firstman decide which studio to go with for Club Kid? Did the cast of the new White Lotus season spill any juicy secrets to John? There's one way to find out!

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Rebecca and John have had an eventful first few days at Cannes, from getting lost in the Palais, to a glamorous luncheon at the Carlton, to a surprisingly emotional The Fast and the Furious anniversary screening. In this first special episode from the festival, they talk about the films they've seen so far, the AI chatter on the ground, and the red carpet's most-discussed moments.

Follow along on Vanity Fair's Cannes liveblog, and send your festival questions to [email protected].

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