An EXCLUSIVE CHAT with Ryan Eggold the star of NBC TV show New Amsterdam, Season 3 returning March 2, 2021. Art Shrian talks to him about filming a show about doctors and first responders during this pandemic, and the importance of TV and film in these times.

“NEW AMSTERDAM”

Season 3, Premiering March 2, 2021 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Medical director Dr. Max Goodwin is committed to solving systemic health care issues at the hospital. Add in the grieving of his wife’s death, his responsibilities as a single father and his cancer still lingering in the rear-view mirror, everyone around Max must wonder how long he can sustain this impossible load. But “How can I help?” is not just Max’s catchphrase, it’s his reason for living. As long as he’s helping others, Max is able to find hope in the most hopeless of places.

While navigating their own personal journeys – Sharpe’s career shifts, Bloom’s reuniting with her mother, Reynolds’ departure, Frome’s struggle with body image and Kapoor’s upcoming grandchild – the doctors also strive to play out Max’s “How can I help?” mantra.

 “New Amsterdam” is inspired by Dr. Eric Manheimer’s memoir “Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital” and his 15 years as medical director at the hospital.
 
The cast includes Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Freema Agyeman and Jocko Sims, with Tyler Labine and Anupam Kher.
 
David Schulner and Peter Horton executive produce along with Michael Slovis, David Foster, Aaron Ginsburg and Shaun Cassidy. “New Amsterdam” is produced by Universal Television, Pico Creek Productions and Mount Moriah.

“The New Normal”

March 2, 2021

New Amsterdam is still reeling from the pandemic as a plane crash lands in the East River. When investigators come to interrogate the flight crew, Iggy fights against the clock to help the pilot uncover the truth. Max tracks down scarce medication after one of his own contracts COVID.      

Season Three Highlights

• Season 3 picks up in the midst of the team’s struggle to manage the pandemic, juggling the overwhelming demands of being at the epicenter of the crisis and their pressure-filled personal lives.

• This will be a season of them coming to terms to heal and really try to figure out if there is a normal city to go back to. For them, the question is - What’s the new normal?

• The show will continue to explore the social issues that bring people into the hospital – solving the many fascinating medical mysteries, which have been the hallmark of the series.

• This season, Max’s signature motto “How Can I Help?” resonates even more profoundly for his staff and for his patients.