Taylor Dearden has to unplug whenever she’s on the set of The Pitt.
After all, the actress—who plays Dr. Mel King on the medical drama—confirmed during the 2026 Actor Awards March 1 that phones are indeed banned on set. (Click here to see all the celebs on the red carpet.)
“It’s a John Wells rule,” Taylor told Keltie Knight on Live From E!: Actor Awards 2026, referencing The Pitt‘s executive producer who’s also directed three of its episodes. “It’s to keep us within the world, which I love it personally.”
She continued, “It keeps us engaged and involved with our scene, but also with each other. So, when we do have a second to sit, we have to talk and be interactive. It really helps the team building.
As for how loved ones—including dad Bryan Cranston and mom Robin Dearden—could reach her in a moment’s notice? “I would I leave my cell phone in my dressing room,” she explained, “and I give the number of the production to friends and family for emergencies.”