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Media Release: Thursday, April 13 2017 SEASON 6 Premiering Wednesdays from April 26 at 8.30pm

or stream instantly on Foxtel Play From Wednesday, April 26 at 8.30pm, Foxtel will present the sixth season of the HBO award-winning comedy series Veep starring Emmy® winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus as , the former Vice President and onetime President, who looks to secure her legacy now that she’s out of office.

The acclaimed comedy takes a sharp, satirical look at the insular world of politics, following the day-to-day existence of the former VP and onetime President Selina Meyer. Season 6 picks up one year after the events of Season 5, in which Selina ultimately a Senate vote to resolve the Electoral College tie. Now out of public office for the first time in years, Selina seeks to secure her legacy and find her place in the world, while much of her staff pursues endeavors of their own. A perennial favorite with fans and critics, this 10-episode season of Veep finds this band of misfits attempting to make their mark, while navigating the political landscape in Washington and beyond.

Veep has received seven Golden Globe nominations since its debut in 2012, and has won a total of twelve Primetime Emmys®, including three 2016 Emmys® for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Louis-Dreyfus).

In addition to five Emmy® wins, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has also received four Golden Globe nominations for her role as Selina Meyer. Lauded for her work on , The New Adventures of Old Christine, and , Louis-Dreyfus recently guested on and received a 2014 Golden Globe nomination for her role in the feature film Enough Said, with .

Veep’s ensemble cast includes (two-time Emmy®-winner for this role) as Selina’s devoted bodyman Gary; (Emmy®-nominated) as Amy, her on-again, off-again right-hand woman; (Emmy®- nominated) as former spokesperson Mike; (My Boys) as the uber-ambitious Dan; Timothy C. Simons (The Interview) as Congressman Jonah Ryan; Sufe Bradshaw (Rizzoli & Isles) as Selina’s former assistant Sue; () as former chief of staff Ben; (Emmy®-nominated) as analyst Kent; and () as new staff member Richard.

Recurring guests include (The Newsroom) as Selina’s daughter Catherine and Clea DuVall () as Catherine’s girlfriend Marjorie. Additional guests appearing this season include (Gossip Girl), (The Leftovers), () and British Stephen Fry.

Created by , S6 of Veep is executive produced by , , Chris Godsick, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lew Morton, and Morgan Sackett, with Mandel returning as showrunner for a second season after sharing the Emmy® for Outstanding Comedy Series in his first season.

Veep Season 6 begins April 26, Wednesdays at 8.30pm AEST, on Foxtel’s showcase or on Foxtel’s streaming service Foxtel Play. Following the broadcast customers can watch Veep any time via Foxtel on Demand which is available on internet connected iQ boxes, Foxtel Play or enjoyed on the move on Foxtel Go, Foxtel’s mobile app. Foxtel Go and Foxtel On Demand are included with all Foxtel and Foxtel Play subscriptions at no extra cost.

About Foxtel Foxtel is one of Australia’s most progressive and dynamic media companies, directly employing around 2,800 people and delivering a diverse subscription television service over cable, satellite and broadband distribution. Foxtel effortlessly connects Australians to all the stories they love by offering a better entertainment experience every day to more than 2.8 million subscribing homes through delivery of new and inspiring programming across all genres, the world’s most popular channel brands, and investment in high quality local content. As constant champions of innovation we have brought customers the iQ personal digital recorder; Australia’s largest HD channel offering; the Foxtel Go App for tablets and mobile devices; internet TV service, Foxtel Play; and television, broadband and home phone bundles with Foxtel internet and voice services delivered over Australia’s largest telecommunications network. Foxtel is owned by Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556 (50%) and News Corporation (50%). foxtel.com.au

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