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HBO's Buzzy Girls and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Veep Get Free Showcases

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HBO will be making available for free the pilot episodes of Girls and Veep, its two new comedies premiering this month. READ MORE


HBO Sets Dates for Game of Thrones Season 2, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Veep and Sarah Palin Movie

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Winter is coming… this spring.

HBO announced on Friday that Game of Thrones‘ 10-episode Season 2 will launch on … READ MORE


TVLine Items: BET Renews Game, Louis-Dreyfus Gets HBO's Vote, and More TV News to Know

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The fan-paigning surrounding BET’s The Game has officially paid off…again. READ MORE


Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Star In HBO Comedy Pilot Veep

After month-long negotiations, Juila Louis-Dreyfus has closed a deal to star in HBO’s comedy pilot Veep, from British comedian, writer and director Armando Iannucci.

The Seinfeld alumna will play the central character, former Senator Selina Meyer who becomes vice president of the United States. Iannucci co-wrote and will direct the pilot as well as executive produce with Chris Godsick and Frank Rich. Louis-Dreyfus, who most recently starred on the CBS comedy The New Adventures of Old Christine, will serve as a producer.

This story was originally reported by Nellie Andreeva for Deadline.com.