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Bradley Whitford Promoted to Series Regular in 'The Diplomat'

3/10/2026

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Bradley Whitford has been promoted to series regular for the fourth season of Netflix's The Diplomat, where he plays First Gentleman Todd Penn.
He described his character's dynamic, suggesting either he doesn't want to be there or the other characters don't want him there.
Co-star Allison Janney returns as President Grace Penn after her role as Vice President in Season 2.
Series creator Debora Cahn confirmed that filming for Season 4 is ongoing.
Whitford also stars in the upcoming film Reminders of Him, which depicts a mother's struggle to reconnect with her daughter after prison.

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Bradley Whitford has been promoted to series regular for the fourth season of Netflix's The Diplomat, where he plays First Gentleman Todd Penn.
He described his character's dynamic, suggesting either he doesn't want to be there or the other characters don't want him there.
Co-star Allison Janney returns as President Grace Penn after her role as Vice President in Season 2.
Series creator Debora Cahn confirmed that filming for Season 4 is ongoing.
Whitford also stars in the upcoming film Reminders of Him, which depicts a mother's struggle to reconnect with her daughter after prison.