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Wade Campbell
Wade Campbell
Status: Alive
Birthplace: United States of America
Nationality: Flag of the United States American
Played by: Jon Tenney
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3 appearances
First episode: "The 112th Congress"
Last episode: "Amen"

Wade Campbell is the boyfriend of News Night Executive Producer MacKenzie McHale.

Biography[]

November 2010[]

Wade dates News Night Executive Producer Mackenzie MacHale. She brings him in to the studio to see the live broadcast on the night of the 112th Congressional Elections and he is excited to meet the show's anchor Will McAvoy. ("The 112th Congress")

December 2010[]

Wade attends the News Night New Years Eve party and pitches a story to Will about his work at the District Attorneys office (with Mac's blessing). ("I'll Try to Fix You")

February 2011[]

Charlie warns Will and Mac about TMI running a story about Mac's relationship with Wade and him using News Night appearances to further his political ambitions. Wade visits the offices looking for Mac and she breaks up with him for using her to further his political ambitions. ("Amen")

Behind the scenes[]

Wade is a recurring character in the HBO series The Newsroom. He is played by guest star Jon Tenney and debuts in "The 112th Congress". He is the boyfriend of starring character MacKenzie McHale.[1]

Appearances[]

Season 1
"We Just Decided To" "News Night 2.0" "The 112th Congress" "I'll Try to Fix You" "Amen"
"Bullies" "5/1" "The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn" "The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate" "The Greater Fool"

References[]

  1. TV Line "The Closer's Jon Tenney Heads to HBO's Aaron Sorkin-Produced Newsroom" by Michael Aussiello 22 December 2011
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