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Veep

The buck stops somewhere near here.

20127.57 Seasons65 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A look into American politics, revolving around former Senator Selina Meyer who finds being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she expected and everything everyone ever warned her about.

Created by Frank Rich
Produced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephanie Laing
NetworksHBO

Top Cast

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Selina Meyer

Anna Chlumsky

Anna Chlumsky

Amy Brookheimer

Tony Hale

Tony Hale

Gary Walsh

Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Dan Egan

Timothy Simons

Timothy Simons

Jonah Ryan

Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh

Mike McLintock

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Ben Cafferty

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Kent Davison

Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson

Richard Splett

Sarah Sutherland

Sarah Sutherland

Catherine Meyer

Themes & Keywords

politicsfemale politicianpolitical satirevice presidentaggressiveusa politicspoliticallightheartedpolitical dramaamusedconceited

About Veep

Veep is a comedy series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of politics, female politician, political satire, vice president, aggressive, usa politics. Created by Frank Rich, it stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale. A look into American politics, revolving around former Senator Selina Meyer who finds being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she expected and everything everyone ever warned her about.

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