Joshua Malina Replaces Rob Lowe
When Rob Lowe left the series, there was a big gap in the cast. Josh Malina had read that Lowe was thinking of leaving, and he took action, writing Aaron Sorkin a letter pitching his idea of what another Deputy Communications Director would look like. He told The Hollywood Reporter the content of his email was basically, “What about a less well-known, less good-looking actor who would work for less money?” The character of Will Bailey was initially hired as a speechwriter who later became Deputy Communications Director. He was then promoted to Chief of Staff to the Vice President, Russell’s Campaign Manager, and Communications Director.
