# Allison Janney Talks Playing President in ‘The Diplomat’ and Broadway Return

Allison Janney discusses her role as the U.S. President in the political drama ‘The Diplomat’ in a new interview. She also reflects on her upcoming Broadway project, a play with a ‘Seven-Year Itch’ theme, and reveals the one genre she has never attempted. The interview highlights Janney’s range as an actress and her continued prominence in both television and theater.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/allison-janney-the-diplomat-broadway-genre-horror-1236831573/) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000