Kamala Harris' presidential marketing campaign might have boosted the scores of “Veep,” however the present's creator says there was no intentional connection between her and the lead character.
Armando Iannucci, the creator of the 17-time Emmy-winning saga, lately spoke to The Guardian and instantly put an finish to any doubts by stating emphatically that KH was not the inspiration for Selina Meyer, performed by Julia Louis Dreyfus.
He says he understands the place folks see the connection: a feminine senator promoted to vp after which having to step into the president's sneakers after he leaves workplace. Nevertheless it's all a coincidence.
Iannucci, nonetheless, explains the key behind creating TV reveals that appear to come back straight from a crystal ball: analysis, and plenty of analysis.
Armando explains that he and the forged spent a number of time speaking to folks in politics to create an genuine present… together with conversations with individuals who labored within the Vice President's workplace years in the past.
BTW … Iannucci says he sees Vice President Meyer on his present as a shadow of Donald Trump due to her vainness and vindictiveness. He provides that he actually hopes folks don't suppose he primarily based Selina on the longer term Democratic presidential nominee.
Like we mentioned… “Veep” noticed a scores improve of over 300% after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Kamala. Like we mentioned, that's not precisely a praise contemplating Meyer's despicable nature.
Iannucci advised The Guardian that he helps Kamala … and that he hopes nobody blames Selina Meyer for her issues.
