Kamala Harris‘ presidential run might have given “Veep” viewership a lift … however, the present’s creator says any hyperlinks between her and the present’s primary character weren’t intentional.
Armando Iannucci — the person who created the 17-time Emmy-winning saga — sat down for a current interview with The Guardian … and, he rapidly put any doubts to relaxation, adamantly saying KH did not encourage Julia Louis Dreyfus‘ Selina Meyer.
He says he understands the place folks see the connection — a feminine senator, elevated to the vice presidency earlier than they must step into the president’s sneakers after he steps down — however, it is all only one huge coincidence.
Nevertheless, Iannucci explains the key to creating TV reveals that appear straight out of a crystal ball … analysis, and many it.
Armando explains he and the forged spent a ton of time chatting with folks in politics to create an genuine present … together with chatting with individuals who labored within the VP’s workplace years in the past.
BTW … Iannucci says he sees Vice President Meyer in his present as a shadow of Donald Trump attributable to her self-importance and vindictiveness — including he actually hopes folks do not suppose he based mostly Selina on the soon-to-be Democratic nominee for president.
As we informed you … “Veep” noticed a viewership bump of greater than 300% after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election and endorsed Kamala — which, as we famous, ain’t precisely a praise given Meyer’s despicable nature.
Iannucci informed The Guardian he is rooting for Kamala … and, he appears to be hoping nobody will maintain Selina Meyer’s points in opposition to her.
