HBO to film new series pilot in Maryland

Associated Press

3:48 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2011

In this May 4, 2010, file photo, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses after the dedication ceremony for her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Louis-Dreyfus was nominated for an Emmy, Thursday, July 8, 2010, for best actress in a comedy series for her role in "The New Adventures of Old Christine." The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday, Aug. 29. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. | HBO will film a pilot episode in Maryland for a series starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Gov. Martin O'Malley made the announcement on Tuesday.

Filming for the show titled "VEEP" starts in late February in Baltimore.

The show is a comedy set near the White House. Louis-Dreyfus will play a former senator who has become vice president. The actress, who turns 50 on Thursday, attended school in the Washington area and is best-known for her portrayal of Elaine Benes on TV's "Seinfeld."

The Maryland Film Office estimates that production could have an economic impact of more than $6 million. The film office also says production could create more than 700 jobs for Maryland crew and actors.

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