A MajorWest WingReunion Is Coming toThe Diplomat— See First Look Photos!

Mar. 15, 2025

Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford in ‘The Diplomat’ season 3.Photo:Clifton Prescod/Netflix

Clifton Prescod/Netflix

Worlds are colliding in two fan-favorite onscreen political dramas!

Whitford, 65 is slated to play a character named Todd Penn in the upcoming season. Todd is the husband of Grace Penn (Janney, 65), a woman positioned to become president of the United States based on theshocking events of the season 2 finale.

“Brad was the fantasy version of Todd — for all of us. We still can’t believe it came true,” said series creator Debora Cahn while speaking toTudumabout casting Whitford. Executive producer Janice Williams, “Bradley was the perfect addition to what is already a dream cast.”

Netflix also released three first-look photos, one of which features Janney and Whitford looking concerned on a couch while holding drinks.

Rufus Sewell, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford and Keri Russell in ‘The Diplomat’ season 3.Clifton Prescod/Netflix

Another photo shows the couple with Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) and husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) navigating what appears to be a less-than-pleasant happy hour.

Grace and Kate finished out season 2 on shaky ground, with Kate discovering that Grace was behind a massive illegal plot to shape international policy. Where the two stand for season 3 — and what a potential Penn presidency means for Kate and Hal — remains unclear.

It is also unclear how big a role Grace’s husband will play in a new presidential administration — though viewers do know that his character was embroiled in some kind of pastfinancial scandalwhich had implications for Grace’s career.

Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell in ‘The Diplomat’ season 3.Liam Daniel/Netflix

Liam Daniel/Netflix

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The Diplomatpremiered in 2023 and follows the political trajectory of a woman (Russell) as she navigates her new role as ambassador to the U.K. along with her “turbulent marriage to a political star,” per the show’sofficial synopsis.

There is no official premiere date for season 3, though filming is tentatively scheduled to wrap on March 20, and the season is slated for release later in the year, per Netflix.

source: people.com