The savagely funny political satire about a vice president and her hapless staff is set in the corridors of Washington – but filmed largely in Baltimore, Maryland, whose city hall and streets doubled for the capital.
Where was Veep filmed?
Veep was filmed largely in Baltimore, Maryland (standing in for Washington) with later seasons in Los Angeles.
Every Veep location, explained
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Washington – Baltimore
The capital’s corridors used Baltimore, Maryland, including its City Hall.
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Maryland towns
Campaign and town scenes used towns across Maryland, like Sykesville.
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Camp David – California
The Camp David scenes used the mountains of Southern California.
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Los Angeles – later seasons
Later seasons moved production to Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
Baltimore, Maryland – which stood in for Washington – is a real, accessible city behind the satire.
Veep Fun Facts
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Baltimore plays Washington The DC-set satire was filmed largely in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Later moved to LA Production shifted to Los Angeles for its later seasons.
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A torrent of insults The show is famous for its rapid-fire, foul-mouthed dialogue.
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Emmy domination The series won a string of Emmy Awards.
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Louis-Dreyfus leads Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as Selina Meyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Veep filmed?
Largely in Baltimore, Maryland (standing in for Washington), with later seasons in Los Angeles.
Is it set in Washington?
Yes – in the world of US politics, but filmed in Baltimore.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Baltimore is a real, accessible city.
Who created Veep?
Armando Iannucci.
Who stars in Veep?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
