'The West Wing' reboot happening? Creator finally reveals
Aaron Sorkin, the creator of the acclaimed Hollywood political drama series The West Wing, recently hinted at the possibility of a reboot. Sorkin was speaking at a White House event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the show's premiere. During his visit, he reflected on the series' enduring legacy and suggested that a reboot could be on the cards if he had a compelling idea.
Sorkin open to reboot if he finds a good idea
When asked about a potential reboot of The West Wing, Sorkin told Variety, "If I had an idea, sure." He added, "I didn't think about it seriously, frankly, until today... We'll see what happens when I wake up tomorrow. But if you're asking me now, this is how I feel." This statement has sparked excitement among fans who have been hoping for a revival of the series.
Sorkin's concerns about a new 'West Wing' edition
Sorkin also shared his concerns about rebooting the series, stating that he had been hesitant to consider a new edition of The West Wing as he feared audiences would miss the original cast. He said, "I suspect that a new president would have a hard time living up to people's memories of Martin," referring to Martin Sheen's character of President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet.
'West Wing' cast and creator reunite at White House
Sorkin and several cast members of The West Wing, including Sheen, Richard Schiff, Emily Procter, Melissa Fitzgerald, Dule Hill, Janel Moloney, and Mary McCormack, recently reunited at the White House to mark the 25th anniversary of the series. First Lady Jill Biden paid tribute to the creator and actors involved in the show during this event.
Sorkin praises 'West Wing' cast as 1 of the best
During his speech at the White House event, Sorkin praised the cast of The West Wing as "one of the best in the history of television." He also emphasized that the series had no political agenda and their goal was to create a good show each week. Despite this, Sorkin acknowledged that many people were inspired to enter public service because of their show.
