
The ensemble cast includes Tony Hale as Gary, Selina's right-hard man; Anna Chlumsky as Amy, her chief of staff; Reid Scott as Dan, an ambitious political aide; Matt Walsh as Mike, her weathered Director of Communications; Timothy C. Simons as Jonah, an enterprising but annoying White House liaison; Sufe Bradshaw as Sue, Selina's executive assistant; and Kevin Dunn as Ben, the president's chief of staff.
Among the early critical praise for the second season, the Washington Post called the series "wickedly delicious," while the Baltimore Sun hailed the show's "savvy satire." The Wall Street Journal termed the show "exquisitely profane," and Newsday said "Veep is a winner."