Armando Iannucci, the mastermind behind the hit political satire series ‘Veep’, has been left astonished by the uncanny similarities between the show’s plot and Joe Biden’s surprise exit from the presidential race followed by Kamala Harris’ endorsement.
The news of Biden’s exit had already sent shockwaves through the country. The same scenario on a fictional TV show further added to the shock element. Fans have been quick to point out the eerie parallels between ‘Veep‘ and real-life political events. And Iannucci himself has something to say about it.
‘Veep’ Scene That Depicts President Joe Biden’s Exit And Kamala Harris Stepping Up
A scene from the HBO political satire show ‘Veep’ is being compared to President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. In the said scene, Vice President Selina Meyer, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, tells her team that she is going to run for president, leaving everyone shocked.
The clip has gone viral on social media with many people pointing out the eerie similarity between the scene and real-life events. The comparison is indeed striking. Both Selina Meyer’s stepping up and Biden’s exit leading to Kamala Harris as the new presidential candidate have come as unexpected shocks to their respective political circles.
As the clip gained traction on social media, Iannucci responded with a mix of surprise and humor. His comments acknowledged the strange coincidence while also highlighting the show’s reputation for biting satire and political insight. However, he made sure to clarify that it was all fictional, stating, “Don’t forget we made all that up, though.”
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‘Veep’ Fans React To The Show Predicting Future
The comparisons between ‘Veep’ and real-life political events have left many in awe. While Iannucci downplayed the connection, fans continue to marvel at the parallels. As one fan tweeted, “This show. It’s always this show.” Another fan claimed “VEEP is a documentary.”
Even former Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis took to social media to express her astonishment about the news of Biden’s exit. “Let’s remind ourselves that Veep has already written a fictional version of this script…” she wrote.
The show’s ability to tap into the political zeitgeist has always been its strength. However, this unexpected parallel has taken even the show’s creators by surprise.
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