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"The West Wing" Stars Reunite on "The Diplomat" with Surprising Chemistry
11 Nov
Summary
- Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford reunite on "The Diplomat" Season 3
- Whitford plays Janney's husband, a different dynamic from their "West Wing" roles
- Actors impressed with their romantic chemistry, despite initial concerns
In a treat for fans of "The West Wing," Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford have reunited on the small screen in the third season of the Netflix series "The Diplomat," which premiered in October 2025. Whitford joined the cast to play the role of Todd, the husband of Janney's character Grace Penn, a dynamic quite different from their previous on-screen pairing as C.J. and Josh in the Bartlet White House.
Janney acknowledged the challenge of having to kiss her former co-star, but Whitford had a confident and humorous response, saying he was impressed by the chemistry the cast had formed over the first two seasons and was afraid of disrupting the alchemy. However, it seems Whitford's concerns were unfounded, as the romantic chemistry between Grace and Todd Penn was well-received by both the cast and the audience.
The actors' comfort and history with each other added depth to the president and first gentleman's relationship, with Janney describing their intimate scenes as "easy, fun, and comfortable." Whitford was simply happy to have not messed up a series he was a fan of, and both actors have now been promoted to series regulars for the upcoming fourth season of "The Diplomat."
