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Rob Lowe Compares Time on 'The West Wing' to 'Super Unhealthy Relationship'

Rob Lowe is looking back at his time on The West Wing.

The 59-year-old actor played deputy communications director Sam Seaborn for the first four seasons of the NBC political drama before he shocked fans by exiting the show halfway through season four. He later returned for two episodes in season seven.

In a new interview, Rob said that leaving The West Wing was “the best thing I ever did,” comparing his time on the show to a “super unhealthy relationship.”

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The 'West Wing' Reunion Special Has a New Trailer - Watch Now!

The cast of The West Wing has reunited for a special that will debut on HBO Max next week, with weeks to go until the general election.

The special marks the first time in 17 years that the original cast has reunited with creator Aaron Sorkin. They got together to reenact the “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode from season three on a theatrical stage.

The West Wing stars Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Rob Lowe, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford, and Martin Sheen will reprise their roles from the episode. Sterling K. Brown will be playing Leo McGarry, the role played by the late John Spencer.

The creative team and cast organized this historic production in order to raise awareness for and support the vital mission of When We All Vote, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization co-chaired by Michelle Obama which was founded to increase participation in every election in America. In honor of the special, WarnerMedia will make a donation to When We All Vote.

The special will debut eon HBO Max on October 15.

Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, & More 'West Wing' Cast Members Arrive for Reunion Taping in L.A.

The cast of The West Wing is together again!

Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Martin Sheen, Janel Moloney, and Richard Schiff were all seen arriving at the reunion special taping on Friday (September 18) in Los Angeles.

Also photographed arriving at the taping was Sterling K. Brown, who will have a new role in the special.

Not seen arriving at the taping was Dulé Hill, but he will be a part of the reunion.

The cast will appear for the theatrical stage presentation of Season 3 episode “Hartsfield’s Landing” with director and executive producer Thomas Schlamme for the special, plus guest appearances and a message from the former first lady, Michelle Obama.

The episode first aired in February of 2002, and features President Bartlet (Sheen) engaging Sam (Lowe) and Toby (Schiff) in chess games that mirror his brinksmanship with the Chinese government; Josh (Whitford) sweating the results of primary voting in a tiny New Hampshire town; and C.J. (Janney) and Charlie (Hill) facing off in a prank war.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will air on HBO Max on October 15. The special is a benefit for When We All Vote, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to increase voter participation.

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'The West Wing' Reunion Special Is Coming to HBO Max!

The West Wing cast is getting back together again.

Creator Aaron Sorkin will host an episode of the series as a benefit for voting efforts on HBO Max, THR reported Tuesday (August 25).

Original cast members Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will appear for the theatrical stage presentation of Season 3 episode “Hartsfield’s Landing” with director and executive producer Thomas Schlamme for the special, plus guest appearances and a message from the former first lady, Michelle Obama.

The episode will stream in the fall on HBO Max, but no date has been set yet. The special is a benefit for When We All Vote, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to increase voter participation. The reunion’s full title is A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote.

The episode first aired in February of 2002, and features President Bartlet (Sheen) engaging Sam (Lowe) and Toby (Schiff) in chess games that mirror his brinksmanship with the Chinese government; Josh (Whitford) sweating the results of primary voting in a tiny New Hampshire town; and C.J. (Janney) and Charlie (Hill) facing off in a prank war.

Tommy and I are incredibly excited to be getting The West Wing cast back together for this staged reading and to support When We All Vote in their efforts to get all of us involved in this election,” Aaron said.

The reunion special will film over several days in early October at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, following COVID-19 production guidelines.

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