Coming up to the25th anniversary of its launch, NBC’s blockbuster hitThe West Wingmay be returning to our screens, if a tease from cast membersJoshua MalinaandMary McCormackis to be read into. Following a series of social media posts, fans have been thrown into a whirlwind of speculation which has left everyone wondering — what’s going on. The latest teaser was provided by McCormack, who portrayed Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper in the NBC series from2004 to 2006, tweeting that “something very exciting in the works. We will be sharing it next week. Stay tuned for the big reveal Jan. 24.”
She then tagged series starsMalina, Allison B. Janney, Dulé Hill, Bradley Whitford, Richard Schiff, Melissa Fitzgerald, Lawrence O’Donnell,and Hrishikesh Hirway, the producer of the podcastThe West Wing Weekly.Malina, it must be noted, does have a history of dropping hints that lead to precisely nothing, even tweeting a year ago that he was “back on Twitter just in time to talk about theWest Wingreboot. Details soon!”
Now, it’s probably important to remember thatwe are coming up to Super Bowl season, so this might just be for a commercial. Or maybe it isn’t. There’s no point in speculating until we have more information, but when has that ever stopped fans? Until January 24th they’ll have nothing else to do but wonder. Let’s hope it leads to something fun, no matter how brief.
What Was ‘The West Wing’ About?
The West Wingaired from 1999 to 2006, and was set primarily in the West Wing of the White House, where the Oval Office and offices of senior staff are located, and the series was beloved for a reason. Many, in fact. The series detailed the day-to-day workings of the executive branch of the United States government under the fictional Democratic administration of President Josiah Bartlet, played byMartin Sheen.It provided a detailed look at how the executive branch operates, including policymaking, political negotiation, and crisis management., and tackled a range of topical issues such as education reform, gun control, foreign policy, and more, often reflecting or commenting on contemporary political debates.
Aaron Sorkin’s signature rapid-fire, intelligent dialogueand complex storytelling captivated audiences, while the ensemble cast, led by the likes ofSheen, Rob Loweand the names mentioned above, provided performances that went far above and beyond a standard network series. The series received numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, which helped bolster its reputation and popularity. It offered an insightful look at American politics and remains one of the finest network series ever put out.
You can watchThe West Wingon Max in the U.S. Stay tuned for updates on the big cast reunion and check out McCormack’s post below:
The West Wing
Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
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