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Irma Vep
Irma Vep
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Irma Vep

“Life imitates art.”

6.5 / 10
2022
1 season
8 episodes
ComedyDrama

Mira is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as “Irma Vep” in a remake of the French silent film classic, “Les Vampires.” Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge.

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Cast

Alicia Vikander

Vincent Macaigne

Lars Eidinger

Devon Ross

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Nora Hamzawi

Jeanne Balibar

Adria Arjona

Byron Bowers

Vincent Lacoste

Alex Descas

Fala Chen

Hippolyte Girardot

Seasons

  • The Severed Head

    1.The Severed Head

    5.8
    06-06-202256m

    When disillusioned A-list Hollywood actress Mira Harberg arrives in Paris to immerse herself in the coveted role of iconic villainous Irma Vep in a remake of Feuillade’s The Vampir...

  • The Ring That Kills

    2.The Ring That Kills

    6.9
    13-06-202253m

    As René’s erratic behavior continues to threaten the production, Mira clashes with her agent, Zelda, about the future of her career – before assuming the role of Irma Vep for the f...

  • Dead Man's Escape

    3.Dead Man's Escape

    5.6
    20-06-202257m

    A surprising heart-to-heart with her ill-mannered co-star Gottfried causes Mira to revisit her past, while René is haunted by his relationship with his ex-wife – who played the rol...

  • The Poisoner

    4.The Poisoner

    6.8
    27-06-202255m

    Mira courts offers from both her agent and the production’s financier, who promises a lucrative – but morally compromising – advertising deal. When actress Cynthia Keng arrives on...

  • Hypnotic Eyes

    5.Hypnotic Eyes

    6.7
    04-07-202251m

    After shooting an iconic moment in which Moreno kidnaps Irma Vep, René faces backlash over the scene’s sexual implications. Unwilling to waver, René cites attempted censorship of 1...

  • The Thunder Master

    6.The Thunder Master

    7.8
    11-07-202250m

    After an epic blow-up on set, the fate of Rene's series is put in jeopardy. Rene gets a visit from a ghost as the production team considers taking The Vampires in a new direction t...

  • The Spectre

    7.The Spectre

    7.5
    18-07-202248m

    Mira uses her newfound powers as Irma Vep to probe deeper into the lives of those around her. Regina shares news that threatens to upend her relationship with Mira. Mira experience...

  • The Terrible Wedding

    8.The Terrible Wedding

    7.5
    25-07-202259m

    In her final days shooting The Vampires, Mira grapples with her experience playing Irma Vep coming to a close. Regina looks toward her next chapter as a filmmaker, while Mira chann...

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