The Diplomat casting director says Whittaker was first choice for PM role
Julie Schubert says Jodie Whittaker was her first pick to play Prime Minister Bethan Vaughn in Season 4, and that Bradley Whitford had been on her list since Season 1.
Casting director Julie Schubert said Jodie Whittaker was the first person on her list to play Prime Minister Bethan Vaughn in Season 4 of The Diplomat, and that Whittaker accepted the role. Schubert made the comments in an interview reported by collider.com.
Schubert also said Bradley Whitford, who plays Todd Penn, had been on her casting wishlist for The Diplomat since Season 1.
Season 4 of The Diplomat consists of 8 episodes and is available on Netflix.
Earlier additions to the cast
Whitford joined The Diplomat in Season 3 as Todd, the husband of Allison Janney's character Grace Penn. Whitford and Janney previously appeared together in The West Wing.
Quick answers
Who plays Prime Minister Bethan Vaughn in The Diplomat Season 4?
Jodie Whittaker plays Prime Minister Bethan Vaughn, according to casting director Julie Schubert.
How many episodes are in The Diplomat Season 4?
Season 4 consists of 8 episodes and is available on Netflix.
Who plays Todd Penn in The Diplomat?
Bradley Whitford plays Todd Penn, the husband of Allison Janney's character Grace Penn.