was Martin Sheen's role on The American President what got him the role on The West Wing?

Question

for some reason,i keep thinking Aaron Sorkin saw the West Wing as a sequel to the movie,with Sheen taking over as the next president from Michael Douglass

Answer 1

Maybe.

Answer 2

So did I!

I think that was what happened, Sheen from American President I mean.

I remember seeing the ads for WW, and thinking that Sheen would only be on a couple episodes, like cameos and such. It was great to see him and Pres. Bartlett for so long. Great show!