Irma Vep

Ended / 7:00pm HBO 54 min.
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. Irma Vep reveals to us the uncertain ground that lies at the border of fiction and reality, artifice and authenticity, art and life.

Season 1

8 Episodes

The Terrible Wedding 1x08
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. Mira channels the spirit of Irma Vep to pursue a career-defining opportunity.
Jul 25 2022
The Spectre 1x07
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 experiences a spiritual breakthrough after a visit with Ren�.
Jul 18 2022
The Thunder Master 1x06
After an epic blow-up on set, the fate of Ren�s series is put in jeopardy. Ren� gets a visit from a ghost as the production team considers taking The Vampires in a new direction that would reunite Mira with a figure from her past. Mira grows more entwined with her role as Irma Vep.
Jul 11 2022
Hypnotic Eyes 1x05
After shooting an iconic moment in which Moreno kidnaps Irma Vep, Ren� faces backlash over the scene�s sexual implications. Unwilling to waver, Ren� cites attempted censorship of 1916�s The Vampires � and original Irma Vep�s courageous fight to keep her film alive. Mira deals with complex emotions as she sinks deeper into her character.
Jul 04 2022
The Poisoner 1x04
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 set, Ren� experiences a crisis of faith � and turns to his star for advice. Later, Mira plays hard to get before receiving an unexpected visitor.
Jun 27 2022
Dead Man's Escape 1x03
A surprising heart-to-heart with her ill-mannered co-star Gottfried causes Mira to revisit her past, while Ren� is haunted by his relationship with his ex-wife � who played the role of Irma Vep in his 1996 film. A breakthrough with Edmond leads to another on-set catastrophe.
Jun 20 2022
The Ring That Kills 1x02
As Ren�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 first time. Costume designer Zo� deals with an unusual request from an actor as she attempts to connect with Mira.
Jun 13 2022
The Severed Head 1x01
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 Vampires, an encounter with her former lover Laurie reignites dormant passions. The project�s acclaimed director Ren� Vidal struggles as production woes threaten to derail his vision.
Jun 06 2022