Cast
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Vice President Selina Meyer. A former senator and one-time presidential candidate, Selina often feels powerless, disregarded and discontent in her position as second in command. Her relationship with POTUS is portrayed as a strained one. A hallmark mantra of her vice-presidency is "politics is about people". She is divorced, with one daughter. Louis-Dreyfus has received considerable critical acclaim, winning a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance. She has also been nominated for the Golden Globe Award, Television Critics Association Award, Critics' Choice Television Award, and Satellite Award.
- Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer, the vice president's chief of staff. She credits herself as the Vice-President's "trouble-shooter, problem-solver, issue-mediator, doubt-remover, conscience-examiner, thought-thinker and all-round everything-doer." Amy is constantly sacrificing her own reputation to save Selina's political credibility. Chlumsky had previously portrayed a similar character, Liza Weld, in Iannucci's 2009 film, In the Loop, much as most of the The Thick of It actors who appeared in the film did so as similar but nominally different characters.
- Tony Hale as Gary Walsh, the vice president's personal aide. A long-term associate and confidante of Selina's, Gary is portrayed as an incredibly loyal and giving aide to the Vice-President.
- Matt Walsh as Mike McLintock, the vice president's director of communications. Also a long-time employee of Selina's, Mike has served as her communications director since her time as Senator for Maryland. His dedication to his career is often questionable, to the extent where he pretends to have a pet dog so he can escape from work commitments at times.
- Timothy Simons as Jonah Ryan, White House liaison to the vice president's office. Self-described as "the go-to guy for all things White House", Jonah takes immense pride that he works for the President and not for the Vice-President. He constantly clashes with most members of the Veep's office, particularly Amy.
- Reid Scott as Dan Egan, deputy director of communications. The most recent addition to Selina's administration, Dan is a highly ambitious up-and-comer in DC who takes pride in his contacts and networking skills. He often dates the daughters of influential politicians to get ahead in his career.
- Sufe Bradshaw as Sue Wilson, the vice president's personal assistant. A direct and straightforward personality in the Veep's office, Sue boasts she is the third most important person in the world, as she is the one who arranges for people to see Selina, the second most important person in the world.
- Kevin Dunn as Ben (season 2), the president’s pragmatic Chief of Staff.
- Gary Cole as Kent Davison (season 2), senior strategist to the President.
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