Julia Louis-Dreyfus Talks the Timely Newfound Popularity of Veep
Approximately five years after Veep’s conclusion, there’s been a surprising surge in interest for the political satire series. Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who starred as Selina Meyer, is thrilled by this turn of events. The viewership has soared by an impressive 353% (as reported by Luminate), but it’s not due to nostalgia like Suits’ resurgence on Netflix. Instead, it’s the current US political climate that’s fueling this boost in viewers. Interestingly enough, the surge in views came right after US President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nominee. The similarities between Selina Meyer’s character and Harris’ political journey are quite striking.