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Unexpected Audition Win
- Richard Schiff describes his long, nervous audition process and how he nearly didn't show up for The West Wing test.
- He ultimately won the role of Toby after multiple auditions and confusion with other actors in the room.
Script Rewrites To Protect Toby's Core
- Schiff recounts being upset by the episode's first draft because it misread Toby's emotional core.
- Aaron Sorkin and the team rewrote scenes so Toby's deep care and vulnerability came through instead.
Collaboration Shapes Better Episodes
- Schiff argues great TV emerges from collaboration and corrective instincts on set.
- He credits emotional reactions and rewrites for making the episode stronger than its initial draft.