Noah Wyle, star and executive producer the houseHe revealed that he missed out on roles in several films, including the film that won several Academy Awards, due to his busy filming schedule. er.
During his last appearance on It’s still Hollywood here podcast, Wyle was asked if “there was ever a big role that you wanted and didn’t get.”
“Yes, a ton. It happens all the time,” the actor admitted. “We talked about a couple of them, actually. Good night, and good luck,George [Clooney] She offered me a role in it. I couldn’t get out er To do this. I was offered the role of Private Ryan Saving Private Ryan; Can’t get out er To do this.”
Wyle starred in the long-running medical drama for 11 seasons, from 1994 to 2005, and later returned for several episodes in seasons 12 and 15. Saving Private Ryan It was released in 1998 and won five Oscars. As for Good night, and good luckClooney, who also starred er For five full seasons, he directed and played Fred Friendly in the 2005 film. The latter also received six Academy Award nominations.
Looking back on the projects, Wyle doesn’t worry too much, as he has nothing but praise for the actors who eventually landed the roles he had to pass on.
“I’m glad I didn’t make it, because those guys, you know, made those parts,” he said. “Matt Damon was Private Ryan. There were two. I was offered the role of Upham, which was Jeremy Davies, and he was so extraordinary that I couldn’t imagine doing anything close to what he did.”
Now, Wyle plays Dr. Michael “Robbie” Rubinavitch the housewhich was a huge success, winning five Emmy Awards for its first season, including Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for Wyle. The second season of the HBO Max series was also a front-runner for 2026 Emmy nominations.
