After 17 years, ‘The West Wing’ cast reunites for a new episode to get out the vote
Ahead of what all political camps are referring to as one of the most crucial and important elections in our nation’s history, HBO Max and “The West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin announced yesterday that for the first time in 17 years, the original cast of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning hit TV drama series will reunite for “A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote,” which will debut on the streaming service this fall.
“A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote” will feature a special theatrical stage presentation of the “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode from the show’s third season.
Entertainment Weekly revealed a cover story yesterday featuring “The West Wing” cast standing alongside Sorkin as they unite to get out the vote.
The creative team and cast organized this historic production in order to raise awareness for and support the vital mission of When We All Vote, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization co-chaired by Michelle Obama which was founded to increase participation in every election in America.
In honor of the special, WarnerMedia will make a donation to When We All Vote.
“A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote” will shoot over multiple days at the iconic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles in early October. In addition to the participation of the original series cast members, “A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote” will also feature special guest appearances, including a special message from When We All Vote co-chair Michelle Obama, among others.
Additional cast members and special guests from the worlds of public service and the arts will be announced in the coming weeks.
“With ‘A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote,’ we are excited to revisit this legendary series and offer our passionate fans something that is substantial, meaningful and unforgettable, while also promoting an important message for our time,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content, HBO Max. “Combined with WarnerMedia’s donation to When We All Vote, this special not only entertains, but also help ensure the organization can carry forth its mission to increase voter participation in every election.”
For seven seasons, “The West Wing” provided a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of an eclectic group of frenzied staffers in the Oval Office and the West Wing of the White House. “The West Wing” won 27 Primetime Emmy Awards (including one for “The West Wing: Documentary Special”), two Peabody Awards, two Humanitas Prizes, two Golden Globe Awards, seven Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Writers Guild of America Awards, two Directors Guild of America Awards, and five Television Critics Association Awards, among many others.
“The West Wing” starred Emmy nominee Rob Lowe, Emmy winner/Oscar nominee Stockard Channing, Emmy nominee Dulé Hill, Emmy and Oscar winner Allison Janney Emmy nominee Janel Moloney, Emmy winner Richard Schiff, the late Emmy winner John Spencer, Emmy winner Bradley Whitford and Emmy winner Martin Sheen.
For more on the historic “West Wing” reunion, see Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford, Janel Moloney, Josh Malina, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, and Richard Schiff talk about the importance of civic engagement in the video below.
(Source: Warner Bros.)
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