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Malina's Pilot Script Anecdote
- Joshua Malina read Aaron Sorkin's pilot script before filming and knew it was special.
- He tried to join the show but lost the role to Rob Lowe.
POTUS Mystery Setup
- The pilot cleverly introduces POTUS as a mysterious figure through his code name.
- This creates intrigue that hooks viewers before the president is fully revealed.
POTUS as Underdog
- The show sets POTUS up as an underdog with low public favorability.
- This makes the political team more relatable as they try to prop him up effectively.