John Marcum Wells (born May 28, 1956) is an American producer, writer, and director. He is best known for his role as showrunner and executive producer of the television series ER , Third Watch , The West Wing , Southland , Shameless , Animal Kingdom , and American Woman , as well as the miniseries Maid and the 2024 series Rescue: HI-Surf .

John Wells is one of the most prolific writers, directors and producers for television, film and the stage. Over the past two decades, Wells has been a creative force behind some of primetime's biggest hit series, including ER, The West Wing, Third Watch and China Beach.

6 days ago · Multiple Emmy-winner John Wells, one of TV’s most prolific producer/writer/directors, has a new series The Pitt, which stars Noah Wyle (ER), as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. The Max series...

1 day ago · Speaking to reporters during the Warner Bros. TV press day (via TheWrap), Wells revealed the plan to tell more stories after Dr. Robby's fifteen-hour shift wraps up in Season 1.

1 day ago · The Pitt executive producer John Wells addresses the prospect of a season 2, sharing an optimistic answer. Created by R. Scott Gemmill, the Max medical drama premiered on January 9, following the lives of healthcare workers at a Pittsburg hospital. Noah Wyle leads the show's cast as Dr. Michael ...

Jan 9, 2025 · On a morning in May 2024, a group of soon-to-be graduated students from the School of Drama’s production, design, and directing programs visited Warner Bros. Studios for a sneak peek at the set of “The Pitt,” the newest production from CMU alumnus and executive producer John Wells (BFA, 1979).

John Wells is one of the most prolific writers, directors and producers for television, film and the stage. Over the past two decades, Wells has been a creative force behind some of primetime's biggest hit series, including ER, The West Wing, Third Watch and China Beach.

Jun 6, 2022 · 25-Time Emmy Nominee John Wells On Why Time Was Right For Netflix’s ‘Maid’ And Where The Ever-Changing Industry Goes From Here – Behind The Lens

Aug 15, 2022 · John Wells has been pushing boundaries in TV for over 30 years. A six-time-Emmy-winning producer, writer, and director, he got his start on the uncompromising, Vietnam War-set ABC drama China...

John Marcum Wells (born May 28, 1956) is an American theater and television producer, writer and director. He is best known for his role as executive producer and show runner of the television series ER, Third Watch, and The West Wing.