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New Veep Teaser Shows Julia Louis-Dreyfus “Spreading Democracy Like Patient Zero”

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In a newly released trailer for the smash hit Veep, former President Selina Meyer – played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus – plots her second act after being ousted from the Oval Office, travelling the globe and “spreading democracy like Patient Zero.”

Season Six of the award winning HBO comedy brings many of Meyer’s staff members along for the ride – characters Mike McLintock (Matt Walsh), Gary Walsh (Tony Hale) and Richart T. Splett (Sam Richardson) all make appearances in the trailer as well.

Veep returns to HBO on April 16.  Set your calendars for another amazing season!

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wins Big at SAG Awards, Criticizes Refugee Ban

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Godsick and Brad Hall. Photo courtesy Haddad Media.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series at the SAG Awards Sunday night.  Louis-Dreyfus  portrays former president Selina Meyer  on HBO’s Veep. Now, she is taking her formidable speaking skills into the real world to defend American immigrants.

The 2017 Screen Actors Guild kicked off with numerous passionate political speeches, and Louis-Dreyfus began by taking a humorous look at the presidential predicament, before her speech quickly took a serious turn.

She began by joking about current events and President Trump’s propensity to exaggerate and use “alternative facts.”

“Whether the Russians did or did not hack the voting of tonight’s SAG awards, I look out at the million or probably even a million and a half people in this room, and I say this award is legitimate and I won. I’m the winner. The winner is me. Landslide!” Louis-Dreyfus said to a roar of laughter from the audience.

Taking a more serious tone, Louis-Dreyfus referenced her family’s immigrant history and described Trump’s recent immigration ban as a “blemish” on the country and “un-American.”

“My father fled religious persecution in Nazi-occupied France, and I’m an American patriot and I love this country, Louis-Dreyfus continued.  “I am horrified by its blemishes.”

The seven-time Emmy Award-winner concluded her speech by quoting a statement from SAG’s “sister guild” the WGA.

“Our guilds are unions of storytellers who have always welcomed those from other nations, and of varying beliefs, who wish to share their creativity with America. We are grateful to them, we stand with them, we will fight for them.”

Bryan Cranston, friend of White House Correspondents’ Insider, also won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for his role as LBJ in a Television Movie or Miniseries for HBO’S “All the Way.”

VEEP NOMINATED FOR BEST COMEDY AT CRITICS’ CHOICE

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The award nominations keep pouring in for HBO’s Veep!

HBO’s political comedy was nominated as Best Television Comedy for the 22nd annual Critics’ Choice Awards, announced earlier today.  Overall, HBO led all networks with 22 nominations, including four for Veep.

  • Best Comedy Series
  • Best Actress in a Comedy Series – Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Anna Chlumsky
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Tony Hale

Tammy Haddad, Co-Founder of WHCInsider, is a consultant to Veep.

Hosted by TJ Miller, the 22nd annual Critics’ Choice Awards airs on A&E live on December 11 at 8PM ET, 5 PM PT.

Top Emmy Winner HBO Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus courts millennial voters

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Cast of VEEP Garden Brunch 2014

Julia Louis-Dreyfus released a special video message to millennial voters in character as Veep’s former President Selina Meyer.

Speaking in a 30-second Rock the Vote public service announcement, Louis-Dreyfus as Meyer, — with help from her onscreen aide Gary Walsh (Tony Hale) — urged America’s youth to hit the polls and vote.

“So, the two reasons I lost: weather, which I can’t control; and millennial apathy, which you can,” Louis-Dreyfus says in the video. “When you don’t vote, you’re giving your power to someone else. Someone probably less informed and more motivated. So please vote, this matters.”

Her assistant Gary asks her if this means she is running again, but she quickly shoots down the option. “Then why do we care?” he asks. “Because of everything I just said,” she snaps.

Millennials continue to have the lowest election participation of any age group. Only about 46 percent voted in the last presidential election; compared to 72 percent of the Silent Generation, who have always had significantly higher rates of voter turnout.

Veep is shooting its sixth season in Los Angeles.

Veeples: Jonah Ryan For Congress Limited Edition T-Shirts

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Now you can have a piece of the biggest political battle of the year, Jonah Ryan’s election to Congress, with the purchase of a limited edition Jonah Ryan for Congress T-Shirt.

Jonah Ryan for Congress Exclusive T-Shirts

Jonah Ryan for Congress Exclusive T-Shirts

 

In an exclusive interview with White House Correspondents’ Insider, the star of HBO’s comedy Veep said, “My name is Timothy Simons and I approved this T-shirt. And I am the only candidate with the winning temperament.

You have 4 days to purchase these Tshirts: https://www.omaze.com/made/veep-tim-simons