Patrick Ball on Dr. Frank Langdon’s Downfall in The Pitt on MAX | Character Deep Dive & More

Patrick Ball joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about his powerful performance as Dr. Frank Langdon in The Pitt on MAX. Patrick dives deep into his character’s emotional journey—from being one of the ER’s most promising doctors to his shocking downfall in Episodes 10 and 11. They discuss the layers of Langdon’s struggle with addiction, how it impacts his relationships with Dr. Robby and the rest of the team, and what it was like filming the intense confrontation scenes. Patrick also reflects on the real-world themes The Pitt tackles, including the toll the job takes on healthcare professionals. Highlights from the interview include: • Dr. Langdon’s shocking reveal and how Patrick approached portraying addiction • The fallout with Dr. Robby and what it meant for their mentor-mentee relationship • How Langdon’s actions affect the ER team, especially Dr. Santos • Behind-the-scenes stories from filming his final episodes • Whether Langdon’s story is truly over—or if there's more to come Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q2SzgLQiZnY For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at popcultureunplugged@gmail.com Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias! #PatrickBall #ThePitt #ThePittMax #PopCultureUnplugged