Irma Vep TV series, a limited series based on Olivier Assayas’ 1996 movie of the same name is currently streaming in Australia. It stars Alicia Vikander as an American movie star disillusioned by her supposed to be glamorous career. Irma Vep is presented as a lurid crime thriller with the main character, Mira, struggling to distinguish the difference between reality and her fictional role.
As such, Irma Vep also tackles how the line between reality and fiction, truth and deceit, art and life can diminish as one is consumed by intense emotional turmoil. Now streaming on demand, here’s how you can watch episodes of the Irma Vep TV show in Australia.
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Irma Vep TV series preview
Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl) plays Mira, an American movie star disillusioned by her career. Also suffering from a recent breakup, she heads to France to star as Irma Vep in a remake of the French silent film classic, Les Vampires. But instead of providing her an escape from her internal dilemmas, Mira struggles further as the character she plays begin to overshadow her true self.
Irma Vep is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2022 Festival de Cannes. Creator Olivier Assayas started developing the miniseries in May 2020, with his original film (which starred Maggie Cheung) serving as a loose adaptation.
By December of that year, HBO issued a series order with Assayas writing and directing. Assayas is a celebrated French filmmaker with a long list of acclaimed films, including Summer Hours, Carlos, Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper, Non-Fiction and Wasp Network.
Aside from Assayas, executive producers for the series also include, Sylvie Barthet, Daniel Delume, Ravi Nandan, Hallie Sekoff, Kevin Turen, Stuart Manashil, Sam Levinson and Ashley Levinson.
Irma Vep TV series trailer
You can watch the official trailer for Irma Vep below.
How many seasons of Irma Vep are there?
Irma Vep was announced as a limited drama consisting of eight episodes only, which makes a second season unlikely. However, that can still change as soon as the series premieres.
Which streaming services show Irma Vep?
The TV series had world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and launched on HBO and streaming via HBO Max. In Australia, BINGE announced the premiere date to be on 7th June 2022. After eight episodes, it concluded on 26th July. Meanwhile, Foxtel aired the first episode on 8th June 2022 and the finale aired on 27th July.
| Streaming Services | Irma Vep TV series |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel from Telstra | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Amazon Prime | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
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How to watch Irma Vep TV series in Australia?
In Irma Vep, Alicia Vikander stars as an actress struggling to recognise what’s real and what’s not as she plays a vampire in a French TV series. Vikander also serves as an executive producer. The show is set to air on Foxtel‘s Fox Showcase and BINGE.
Here in Australia, there are several options for accessing Fox Showcase including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and Foxtel from Telstra. To watch on Foxtel with a set-top box using a Standard or HD TV, the best option is the Foxtel Plus pack, which offers over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality, and more.
For Foxtel Now users, Fox Showcase is part of the base Essentials pack. Being an HBO series, Irma Vep won’t be available on free-to-air.
Stream Irma Vep on BINGE
Every new episode of the limited drama also drops in Australia via BINGE. There’s no missing it since it’s available via the streaming TV service on demand. In the Irma Vep TV series, HBO has the original film’s director Olivier Assayas writing and directing the episodes as well.
With a 14-day free trial, you can even watch the entire series for free. New customers can take advantage of the 2-week free trial to stream episodes without paying a cent. After your trial period has expired, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans.
FeaturedA Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to watch in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free. All three plans are subject to cancellation at any time.
Stream Irma Vep on Foxtel Now
You also have the option to stream the Irma Vep TV show online via Foxtel Now. For good measure, Foxtel Now currently offers a 10-day FREE trial so that you can check out all of its content before choosing your preferred pack (Essentials, Sport, Drama Extra, Movies), and should you decide to subscribe you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it.
Irma Vep is available as part of the Foxtel Now Essentials pack, which gives you instant access to hundreds of TV shows Live and on-demand.
Watch Irma Vep on Telstra
You can also watch the Irma Vep series on selected streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra!
Irma Vep series cast
Alicia Vikander was announced as the lead star Mira in December 2020. Joining Vikander in the main cast are Adria Arjona as Laurie, Mira’s ex-assistant and girlfriend, Carrie Brownstein as Zelda, Mira’s agent, and Tom Sturridge as Eamonn, Mira’s ex-boyfriend. Check out the complete cast of the TV series below.
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New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Peacemaker, Euphoria, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and watch.
Streaming devices for watching Irma Vep
Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream the TV series with BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
