Backstage With: Taylor Dearden on ‘The Pitt,’ ADHD, and Becoming Dr. Mel King @BackstageCast
Backstage With: Taylor Dearden on ‘The Pitt,’ ADHD, and Becoming Dr. Mel King @BackstageCast
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Taylor Dearden joins Backstage to discuss her breakout, Emmy-nominated role as Dr. Mel King on HBO Max's hit medical drama “The Pitt.” She shares how her own experience with ADHD informed the character, what it took to master the show's rapid-fire medical dialogue, and what it was really like auditioning for one of television's most talked-about new dramas. Dearden also reflects on collaboration, emotionally demanding scenes, and what every actor can learn about building a character from the inside out.
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Backstage With: Taylor Dearden on ‘The Pitt,’ ADHD, and Becoming Dr. Mel King

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