The cast of the Emmy-winning political comedy 'Veep' has reunited for a live table read and fundraising event, raising over half a million dollars for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
- September 30, 2024
AceShowbiz - When President Biden stepped down from his 2024 re-election bid, "Veep" fans couldn't help but reminisce about Selina Meyer's rise to the Oval Office. Now, the cast has reunited for an unforgettable evening to support democracy and Kamala Harris.
On Sunday, September 29, the cast, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale and Anna Chlumsky, performed a table read of the show's season 3 episode "Crate", hosted by Stephen Colbert. Special guests included Jason Alexander, Kumail Nanjiani, Larry David and Kevin Smith.
The event was held in support of Kamala Harris and Wisconsin Democrats. Louis-Dreyfus highlighted the similarities between the episode, in which her character discovers she will become president, and Harris' rise to the Democratic nominee.
Despite technical difficulties and a pause for a Q&A session with creator Armando Iannucci and Patton Oswalt, the cast members enthusiastically relived the episode. Fans expressed their excitement and support through a live chat, commending the cast and crew for their dedication to democracy.
The event raised an impressive amount, exceeding initial goals and breaking the $500,000 mark within 20 minutes of the performance. A raffle was also held for "Veep" merchandise and a Zoom meeting with Louis-Dreyfus.
The reunion follows a resurgence in interest in "Veep" after President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election and the recirculation of clips from the "Crate" episode. The cast's commitment to using their platform for political activism has been praised, with many Hollywood figures lending their support to Harris and other Democratic candidates.
