Aaron Sorkin
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Aaron Sorkin reveals he's writing possible Social Network sequel: 'I blame Facebook for Jan. 6'
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'Acting president' Martin Sheen reunites with West Wing costars to deliver rousing speech from picket line
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Rob Lowe says he left The West Wing because he felt 'very undervalued'
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Camelot review: Aaron Sorkin's updated Broadway revival is a royal delight
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Aaron Sorkin talks about making Camelot a parable for our times
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Aaron Sorkin reveals he suffered a stroke last November: 'It was a loud wake-up call'
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Succession star Jeremy Strong calls controversial New Yorker profile 'a betrayal'
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See original To Kill a Mockingbird star Mary Badham return to the story on stage
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One Perfect Shot review: I have seen hell, and it is Aaron Sorkin's episode
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Nicole Kidman reveals her inner Beatles obsessive and the wisdom she gleaned from Get Back
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British Academy snubs Kristen Stewart's Spencer as Dune leads 2022 BAFTA nominations
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In Being the Ricardos, J.K. Simmons turns grump into gold
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Aaron Sorkin on prioritizing 'truth over accuracy' when writing biopics like Being the Ricardos
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Fact or Fiction: Inside the surprising true stories behind Aaron Sorkin's I Love Lucy movie
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West Side Story, Belfast storm Oscar race with 11 Critics Choice Awards nominations each: See the full list
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Aaron Sorkin slams New Yorker profile of Succession star Jeremy Strong, calls it 'a distorted picture'
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Being the Ricardos review: Aaron Sorkin goes full inside-baseball in talky Lucille Ball biopic
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Nicole Kidman wanted to back out of playing Lucille Ball after Being the Ricardos backlash
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Aaron Sorkin shows a new side of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos teaser
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2022 Oscar predictions: Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart, more contenders to look out for
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Aaron Sorkin reveals Being the Ricardos has 4 musical numbers
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Breaking news: Jeff Daniels looks back on his most famous roles, from Dumb and Dumber to The Newsroom
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Michael Keaton looks back on Batman, Beetlejuice, and more of his memorable roles
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The best sports movies and TV shows
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EW's final Oscar predictions in all 23 categories, from Viola Davis to Nomadland
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Oscar frontrunner Chloé Zhao makes history as first Asian woman to win DGA Awards' top prize
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Aaron Sorkin on the Trial of the Chicago 7 scene that let him know 'these guys are going to be good'
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Michael Keaton breaks SAG Awards record with Trial of the Chicago 7 victory
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The Awardist podcast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on his pivotal role in the starry Trial of the Chicago 7 ensemble
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Borat, Promising Young Woman build Oscar momentum as writers name best screenplays of 2020
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Stars react to their 2021 Oscar nominations: 'What a dream come true'
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The most shocking snubs and surprises of the 2021 Oscar nominations
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EW previews Oscar noms chaos: See our final predictions in all 23 categories
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Directors guild makes history by nominating 2 women for top filmmaking award in the same year
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How to watch all the 2021 Golden Globe winners
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Jane Fonda's 20 best performances
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Borat 2, Palm Springs, and more among 2021 Writers Guild Awards nominees
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Minari, Mank roar back into Oscar race with huge Critics Choice nominations
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Aaron Sorkin on the timeliness of Trial of the Chicago 7 and his upcoming Lucille Ball movie
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Golden Globes light Oscars fire for Promising Young Woman, derail Da 5 Bloods
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Stars react to their 2021 Golden Globes nominations
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EW's Golden Globe predictions: Borat, Zendaya, more bring Oscars heat to nominations
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AFI top 10 boosts Soul, Nomadland, Da 5 Bloods in Oscar race
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Lucille Ball's daughter says fans 'won't be disappointed' with Nicole Kidman playing her mom
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Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem in talks to play Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz in Aaron Sorkin film
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An ER visit and Etsy shopping spree: How Jeremy Strong transformed for Trial of the Chicago 7
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How Yahya Abdul-Mateen II handled being shackled in Trial of the Chicago 7
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Nothing was going to stop Aaron Sorkin from releasing The Trial of the Chicago 7 before the election
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Watch The West Wing stars reunite in trailer for HBO Max special
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Aaron Sorkin goes big and busy in true-life political drama The Trial of the Chicago 7: Review
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Aaron Sorkin ignites a revolution in gripping Trial of the Chicago 7 trailer
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Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II shines in exclusive photos from EW's Berlin photoshoot
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is building a superpowered origin story: His own
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Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7 takes the stand in first trailer for Netflix drama
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EW celebrates The West Wing with special collector's edition
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The West Wing stars recall stunning off-camera moment between Yo-Yo Ma and Dulé Hill
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Rob Lowe remembers how The West Wing cast was 'treated like the Beatles' in Washington
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John Amos looks back on The West Wing: 'I don't think I could have enjoyed myself more'
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How The West Wing star Janel Moloney built her character Donna Moss 'from scratch'
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Watch The West Wing cast pay tribute to late costars John Spencer and Kathryn Joosten
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Watch The West Wing cast and Aaron Sorkin explore the chemistry behind their characters
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The West Wing stars and creator share their favorite memories from set
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Watch The West Wing cast's emotional plea to vote: 'We have to stay engaged'