Veep (HBO)
Satirical take on US Vice Presidency politics
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About Veep (HBO)
Released: 2012
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 7 Seasons Available (65 Episodes)
Cast
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy C. Simons, Matt Walsh, Sufe Bradshaw, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Brian Huskey, Ken Bulcroft, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, Timothy Simons, Anna Chlumsky, Gary Cole, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kevin Dunn, Matt Walsh, Reid Scott, Sufe Bradshaw, Tony Hale
Veep (HBO)
About Veep (HBO)
Veep is a political satire television series that premiered on HBO in 2012. The show revolves around Selina Meyer, a senator who becomes the Vice President of the United States and eventually the President. Dealing with a range of issues from international diplomacy to personal embarrassment, the series offers an incisive, biting look at the absurdities of the American political system.
Making / Production
Veep was created by Armando Iannucci, a Scottish writer and director who is known for his work on satirical political comedies. The series was primarily filmed in Columbia, Maryland, standing in for Washington, D.C. The writing team, led by Iannucci, conducted extensive research in Washington to bring authenticity to the series.
Actors
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer: Louis-Dreyfus played the ambitious politician who struggles to navigate the treacherous waters of the White House.
- Tony Hale as Gary Walsh: Hale portrayed Meyer's loyal and long-suffering personal aide.
- Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer: Chlumsky played Meyer's no-nonsense chief of staff.
- Reid Scott as Dan Egan: Scott played the relentlessly ambitious political advisor.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show followed a "no Washington insiders" rule, with no current or recent staff of the U.S. federal government appearing on the show.
- The series creators consulted with several Washington insider and former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau for a realistic depiction of life in the White House.
- Veep used improvised dialogue to some extent, bringing spontaneity to the screen performances.
Awards
The series was critically acclaimed and won several awards, most notably multiple Primetime Emmy Awards. Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series six years in a row for her performance.
Quotes
- "I'm the Vice President of the United States, you stupid little fuckers!" - Selina Meyer.
- "I'm a political leper, and I'm an emotional time bomb. So here's an idea, let's put me on stage." - Selina Meyer.
Music, Soundtrack
- The music for Veep was scored by Rupert Gregson-Williams and Christopher Willis, enhancing the humor and satire of the series.
- The opening sequence used a peppy, upbeat theme that juxtaposed the often chaotic and farcical events of the show.
About Veep (HBO)
Veep is a political satire following the misadventures of Vice President, and later President Selina Meyer, in Washington DC.
