Aaron Sorkin Thinks About Reviving ‘The West Wing’ for a ‘Couple of Seconds Every Day’: ‘I Miss It’
Aaron Sorkin says he thinks about bringing back “The West Wing” almost every day and misses working on it, though he warned that a revival would be difficult in the current environment. His comments leave the possibility open but offer no commitment or plans.
The NBC drama ran from 1999 to 2006, with Martin Sheen leading an ensemble cast as President Jed Bartlet and his White House team. Bradley Whitford and Dulé Hill have also said they would take part if Sorkin wrote a revival, with Hill hoping it could encourage greater understanding and connection.
- Sorkin still misses “The West Wing”.
- A revival would be challenging in today’s climate.
- Whitford and Hill are open to returning.
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The West Wing was a US television drama about President Jed Bartlet and the people working in his White House. It aired on NBC from 1999 to 2006, with Martin Sheen in the lead role and an ensemble cast that included Bradley Whitford and Dulé Hill.
Aaron Sorkin created and wrote much of the series, which followed the team’s work and relationships inside the presidency. Whitford and Hill have said they would be open to returning if Sorkin wrote a new series, but there is no revival plan in place.