Key Takeaways
- Katherine LaNasa plans a Las Vegas poker trip with the show’s set designer to celebrate the end of filming for The Pitt season 2.
- The Emmy-winning actress revealed her post-filming tradition in an exclusive interview at Elle’s Women in Hollywood celebration.
- LaNasa also shared that her feelings about the season ending are “bittersweet,” as she enjoys making the acclaimed medical drama.
- Season 2 of The Pitt is scheduled to be released on January 8 on HBO Max.
Katherine LaNasa is getting ready to trade her nurse’s scrubs for poker chips. The actress, who stars in the hit HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, recently revealed her unique tradition for celebrating the end of a filming season—and it involves a trip to Las Vegas.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at Elle’s Women in Hollywood celebration on November 17, LaNasa shared how she plans to decompress once production wraps on the show’s highly anticipated second season.
A Vegas Tradition to Mark the End of Filming
When asked how she celebrates wrapping a season, LaNasa didn’t hesitate. “I go to Vegas with the set designer,” she revealed. “I do. I go to Vegas and play poker with the set designer. That’s the truth. I play poker.”
This celebratory getaway serves as a well-deserved break after months of intense work on the acclaimed series. While the trip is a fun tradition, LaNasa admitted that finishing the season comes with mixed emotions.
Bittersweet Feelings as Season 2 Wraps
The end of filming for The Pitt season 2 is proving to be a “bittersweet” experience for LaNasa. While she’s excited for audiences to see the new episodes, she’s also sad to see production come to a close.
“I’m looking forward to the show coming out. I mean, I really enjoy making the show, [but] I’m a little sad for it to be over,” she explained. “We’re filming episode 12. We are gonna make 15, so we’re getting close to the end, but looking forward for everyone to see the new episodes.”
Reflecting on an Emmy-Winning Role
LaNasa’s portrayal of the no-nonsense charge nurse Dana Evans has earned her critical acclaim, culminating in her first-ever Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She described the moment of winning as “really stunning” and a “magical, wild moment” she will never forget.
She also shared a touching memory from the awards night, recalling the overwhelming support from fellow actress Sarah Paulson. A photo from the event captured Paulson standing and cheering enthusiastically as LaNasa walked to the stage. “Her rooting for me and her being just so unabashedly excited for me. It was really touching,” LaNasa said. “I think that’s a moment I’ll never forget.”
Fans can look forward to seeing more of her award-winning performance when The Pitt season 2 premieres on January 8 on HBO Max.