Julia Louis-Dreyfus: "It would give me enormous joy to do more Veep...

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And who knows, maybe we will one day"

https://variety.com/2021/tv/features...er-1234965654/

Louis-Dreyfus tells Variety she really misses Veep. “You know who I miss? I miss playing Selina Meyer," she says, admitting that it was "exciting" to be Selina. “Playing that character, who was so out of her ****ing mind, and so undeveloped; it was just freeing!" says Louis-Dreyfus. "Everything was about her ego, with not a care in the world for another human being.”

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Why Julia Louis-Dreyfus Doesn't Think Resurrecting Veep To Joke About January 6 Would Work

Louis-Dreyfus thinks one thing should happen before Veep's return

In a time where political divides are larger than ever, comedies with politics as their focal point can be both a revered way to satirize current events, and an unwanted reminder of current issues. "Veep" found a place that set it apart, creating a series that won over critics and audiences. The hit HBO series starred Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer: Vice-President of the United States. She's constantly in search of ways to separate herself from her predecessors while also impacting policies and attitudes.

The events of January 6, 2021, proved to be a difficult and painful point in American history — something that others might see as fodder for satirization. Louis-Dreyfus took time to address why her series was not the right forum to discuss the event. Variety asked the actress about "Veep" in light of comments made by "Velma" star and executive producer Mindy Kaling. The latter suggested "The Office" would be considered too politically incorrect today. For Louis-Dreyfus, it can be a difficult situation. "It's tricky. I'm in favor of sensitivity. When people complain about being too politically correct, I start to question what their motives are," she said. "I believe in irony and satire — there must be a place for it for a culture to survive — but I also believe in being sensitive and kind at the same time."

In a surprise to "Veep" fans, she also revealed being pitched on returning to the Selina Meyer role. It's a concept whose timing just doesn't seem right to the actress. For her, a return would take multiple years of Washington normalcy before something like "Veep" would be appropriate. The subject is even more difficult when thinking about the events of January 6. Louis-Dreyfus bristled at the idea of placing her character in the midst of that. "I don't know how to make that funny, especially when people lost their lives."

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I'd heard there was talk of bringing the show back but I have to think it would suck because of how the series finale ended.

There'd be no Gary in the show.. or at least not in her entourage.