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Bradley Whitford, widely known as Josh Lyman in The West Wing, will join Netflix's political drama The Diplomat in Season 3. Deadline reported that Whitford plays the First Gentleman, or husband of Vice President Grace Penn, who becomes President after a surprise twist in the tale. Interestingly, Grace Penn is played by Allison Janney, another star of The West Wing! This means a mini-reunion is in the offing on screen, and the fans are excited.
The second season of The Diplomat ended with a major cliffhanger: President William Rayburn dies. Vice President Penn is now the President, and this opens up the scope for all kinds of drama in the third season. With Bradley Whitford on board, things could get more interesting.
The new season is being filmed in London and New York, so the political thriller gets a big upgrade with some familiar faces!
What does Bradley Whitford bring to The Diplomat?
Whitford's career is a showcase of his versatility. Famous for playing Josh Lyman on The West Wing, he nailed it and won an Emmy for that part. He went on to win two more Emmy Awards for his work on Transparent and The Handmaid's Tale.Clearly, he handles on-screen political drama well.
In The Diplomat, he takes on the role of the First Gentleman with extra attention. With Janney playing President Grace Penn, it's going to interesting how Whitford teams up with her to bring alive the nuances of the First Couple's personal and professional lives.
Show creator Debora Cahn noted on Netflix Tudum:
“Season 3 flips the chessboard.”
The observation definitely hints at major shake-ups and higher stakes for everyone involved in the show.
Fans of The Diplomat and The West Wing are excited to see these actors come together again. Whitford is a master at moving between serious scenes and making people laugh, which is perfect for a show with nail-biting moments and clever banter.
What to expect in The Diplomat Season 3?
The upcoming third season of The Diplomat looks like it's going to dig into the personal and political issues that the show is known for. At the end of Season 2, Kate Wyler, played by Keri Russell, is dealing with international problems while also trying to sort out her rocky marriage to Hal, played by Rufus Sewell.
With President Penn coming into the picture, it's clear that we're going to see some fresh political drama and maybe even some new alliances forming.
Debora Cahn told Netflix Tudum that Season 3 would have:
“Rapid-fire diplomatic speak.”
With intense scenes delivered on a big scale, the show aims at giving viewers a new engaging season. The Diplomat is a hit because it shows what's going on in the world of diplomacy, and the characters are well-developed. The show is a standout in the political thriller category.
If you're excited to find out how Brad Whitford's character fits into the ongoing story, you won't have to wait too much longer. The Diplomat promises to get better in its new season, and become one of the most exciting dramas on Netflix.
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If you haven't caught up yet, you can watch the first two seasons of The Diplomat on Netflix.
Season 3 is expected to drop in the end of 2025.
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