Sorkin and his cast remember how that first season was basically them learning how to do the show.
He likens it to being “in previews for a year.”
As someone who returned to theater writingwith his 2018 adaptation ofTo Kill a Mockingbird, the comparison sticks.
The acclaimed writer discussed the chemistry behind his characters with theWest Wingcast, who reunited forEW’s September issue.
It’s “one of the most under-acknowledged things,” he adds.
He’s in love with the actors and really intuitively connects with them."
The cast and series creator appeared on EW’s cover as theyplan a reunion special for HBO Max.
Watch more of their conversation in EW’s Zoom-ed roundtable in the video above.
For more onThe West Wingcast reunion and EW’s 30th anniversary,order the September issue ofEntertainment Weeklynow.
