For a character who pops up in only a few episodes of The Pitt, fourth-year resident Crus Henderson makes a strong impression. Even more than the other chill night-shift doctors, Crus is cool as a cucumber, breezing through patient interactions with a reassuring smile. To many viewers, he’s also arriving as a familiar face: Luke Tennie has had a main role on Shrinking as Sean, a patient who moves in with his therapist, Jimmy (co-creator Jason Segel), since season one. He also recently showed up for a recurring role on Abbott Elementary as Dom, a new teacher whose experience of ADHD recently led to a misunderstanding in a memorable B-plot.
All three series happen to shoot on the same lot in Los Angeles — and to Tennie, each part offered something different. Above all, though, he’s dedicated to versatility in supporting roles. “As somebody who’s part of a procedural, you have to know the story is the main character,” Tennie says of his approach to The Pitt. “I was an offensive lineman in high school, I’m a team-player actor, and that’s what I’m good at. If I was built to do anything as an actor, it’s rattle off that jargon.”
How was the character of Crus Henderson introduced to you?
I’ve been a fan of the show since it aired.
