Hugh Laurie: 'Veep' to Feature Former Dr. House in a 'Few Episodes'

Actor Hugh Laurie will be back on television soon when he does a "few episodes" of "Veep," he said on Twitter Thursday.

Seems the cat's out of the wet paper bag. I'm doing some episodes of Veep with the funniest and best cast on TV. I have not yet been fired.

— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) November 20, 2014

Fans met the news with excited posts.

@hughlaurie Hughniverse already knew that, but it's much better hearing from you! Mazel tov!! I can't wait to watch it!

— HughLaurieInPOA (@HughInPOA) November 20, 2014

Laurie has been off television since his Emmy-nominated role as Dr. House ended in 2012.

“Veep” is an HBO comedy going into its fourth season. Julia Louis-Dreyfus just won her third straight Emmy, Best Actress on a Comedy, for her starring role on the show.

Hugh Laurie is making his return to comedy with a guest role on Veep: http://t.co/beFB6s9qoR pic.twitter.com/Rw1LAD1NKh

— Vulture (@vulture) November 20, 2014

TVLine reported that HBO wouldn’t comment on what role Laurie will be playing, but a source said he would be on multiple episodes.

“One role that wasn’t filled when we last saw Selina (and her very squeaky shoes) addressing the nation: A potential Biden to her Obama,” TVLine wrote, referring to Louis-Dreyfus’ character becoming POTUS. “And while Laurie’s British accent would have to be concealed (just like he did during his House days) in order for him to play her running-mate, a Louis-Drefyus/Laurie ticket would be potentially unstoppable — at least from a comedic standpoint.”

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