Tue Oct 14 23:00:00 UTC 2025: **”West Wing” Reunion: Janney and Whitford Back in Faux D.C. for “The Diplomat”**

**Los Angeles, CA** – Fans of the acclaimed political drama “The West Wing” are in for a treat as former co-stars Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford reunite in Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” Janney, who joined the show in Season 2 as Vice President Grace Penn, now President, is joined by Whitford in the upcoming Season 3, where he plays her husband, Todd.

The duo, who famously portrayed C.J. Cregg and Josh Lyman in “The West Wing,” joked about their history of “arguing in fake government buildings” during filming. While the show’s creator, Debora Cahn, initially hesitated to bring the pair together, wary of creating a “West Wing” tribute, she admitted watching Janney and Whitford on set was “delicious.”

Despite their characters’ uneasy relationship on the show, both actors expressed their delight in working together again. Whitford, who felt “out of it” during a scene, could only think about the joy of acting alongside Janney. Their connection extends off-screen, as they’ve remained friends since “The West Wing” wrapped, with the occasional guest appearance on each other’s shows and active participation in a “West Wing” group chat.

In Season 3, viewers can expect to see the complexities of the Penn marriage explored as Grace navigates her new role as President, while Todd grapples with his own insecurities. Janney and Whitford have been promoted to series regulars for the already-renewed Season 4, promising even more screen time together. They teased future storylines filled with “messy things” and a “perfect storm of crazy, crazy stuff happening.”

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