As a gamer with a profound appreciation for the art of storytelling, I find myself deeply immersed in Aaron Sorkin’s reflections on The West Wing. Having grown up watching this iconic series, I can attest to its impact on shaping my idealistic vision of politics – a world where competence and dedication were the norm, not exceptions.
Aaron Sorkin believes he could produce a new version of “The West Wing” nowadays, yet there’s one significant political aspect he considers would vary greatly compared to the show’s original era: the modern-day Republican Party.
Over the weekend in Los Angeles, during a gathering promoting the upcoming book titled “What’s Next: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at The West Wing, Its Actors and Team, and Their Lasting Impact of Service“, Sorkin admitted that people occasionally query whether the series could be relevant today.
As a gamer, I truly believe that a show like ‘The West Wing’ resonates for the same reason it did back then – it was simply an excellent series, with compelling narratives skillfully crafted by a talented team. You see, in mainstream media, our leaders are often depicted as either cunning manipulators or bumbling fools, right? It’s always about ‘House of Cards’ or ‘Veep’. But ‘The West Wing’ proposed something different – what if our leaders were as competent and dedicated as the heroes in medical, police, or legal dramas? The result was a series that was both idealistic and inspiring.
He further expressed his belief that today’s audiences would react similarly, but there would be a difference. To avoid stirring controversy, he clarified that this is just what would be different. At present, he feels hesitant to express this opinion, and perhaps things will change in the future, but for now, it seems implausible that the Republican Party, as it stands, could be considered reasonable. On the program, the Republicans they interacted with were portrayed as reasonable individuals.
The television show, featuring Martin Sheen portraying Democratic President Jed Bartlet, aired from 1999 to 2006. It was developed by Sorkin, who also penned the introduction for the book What’s Next, co-authored by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. At the event, Sorkin along with actors Richard Schiff, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Hrishikesh Hirway, and Josh Malina served as moderators. Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford made brief video appearances.
“Sorkin found the book fascinating, as it offered insights into past events and different perspectives. It triggered memories and left him eager to continue. Writing a fresh script every nine days for the show was largely driven by the desire to please the actors, who served as the initial viewers of his work.”
As Malina hinted at the possibility of a West Wing revival on her social media, I shared my enthusiasm, saying, “I’m still inspired by that show and eager to create something new that resonates with viewers.” However, I added, “I haven’t quite found that perfect idea yet.”
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2024-08-11 07:24