Iannucci notes that Selina was never based on any particular politician. The character was envisioned as a woman precisely because, until Harris got the job, there had never been a female vice-president. 'We did it so that people weren't asking, 'Who's this meant to be?' If it was a male vice-president, they'd go, 'Is this Dick Cheney?' or 'Is this Dan Quayle?' We'd rather it was seen as completely new and current rather than feeding off some character from the past.'
The closest connection between Harris and Selina - at least so far - may be the suddenness with which they were thrust into the presidential spotlight. IANNucci discusses key moments in Selina's ascension to the presidency, emphasizing the fictional drama of a president choosing not to run - a scene that resonates with Harris's real-life candidacy.
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