Whitford and Dulé Hill open to The West Wing limited-series revival
Both actors say a return would depend on Aaron Sorkin writing it, with Whitford offering to help bring him on board.
Bradley Whitford and Dulé Hill have both said publicly that they are open to a limited-series revival of The West Wing, according to Screen Rant. Whitford said he thinks the drama could return in that format and that he would work on getting series creator Aaron Sorkin involved.
Dulé Hill said the cast would come back if Sorkin writes it. Neither actor gave a timeline or said whether any conversations with NBC or with Sorkin are under way.
Sorkin created The West Wing, which ran on NBC for 7 seasons from 1999 to 2006. He left the show after season 4, citing budget constraints and friction with network executives.
In 2024, while visiting the White House for the show's 25th anniversary, Sorkin said the location had given him episode ideas. He has also previously teased an idea involving a new president, played by Sterling K. Brown, consulting the long-retired Jed Bartlet during a crisis.
Quick answers
Is The West Wing returning as a limited series?
No revival has been announced. Bradley Whitford and Dulé Hill have only said they are interested in one, with Dulé Hill adding that the cast would return if Aaron Sorkin writes it.
Who created The West Wing?
Aaron Sorkin created the series, which ran on NBC for 7 seasons from 1999 to 2006.
Did Aaron Sorkin say anything about new West Wing ideas?
In 2024, while visiting the White House for the show's 25th anniversary, he said the location inspired him with episode ideas, and he has previously teased an idea involving a new president consulting the retired Jed Bartlet.