Netflix’s House of Cards season 5 is now casting DNC staff members in Washington, D.C.
Marinella Hume Casting is looking for a ton of background actors to work on scenes on the hit Netflix series House of Cards. Casting directors are looking for extras to work on Wednesday, August 10th through the August 12th. Casting directors are looking for trained actors to play DNC staff, members, congressmen and other featured upscale types.
About House of Cards:
House of Cards centers around the ruthless politician Francis Underwood and his wife and partner-in-crime Claire. The show has been based in Baltimore since the first episode, largely doubling for the city of Washington, DC. Maryland offers filming incentives for both film and TV shows, with TV producers able to access a tax credit of up to 27%.
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To audition for a role on House of Cards, check out the casting call details below.
House of Cards Season 5 Casting Call
SEEKING PAID BACKGROUND ACTORS FOR MULTIPLE ROLES
WEDNESDAY 8/10 – FRIDAY 8/12
**Please do not submit more than once. Add all applicable roles in ONE Subject line. We appreciate the enthusiasm, but please do not submit multiple times**
Filming Date: Wednesday, August 10th
Location: Baltimore, MD
Time: TBD (Could be as early as 6am)
Must have reliable transportation
Males and Females 18+
Must be a FRESH FACE (Not worked yet on Season 5 in small scenes. Not featured on camera in previous seasons)
Must own upscale formal attire, natural hair color, no tattoos. Must be sharply dressed & well-groomed. If you have photos of yourself in upscale attire, please send.
Subject Line: UPSCALE 8/10
Males & Females 20s-50s
Must be a FRESH FACE (Not worked yet on Season 5 in small scenes. Not featured on camera in previous seasons)
Must be willing to be clean shaven & have natural hair colors, no tattoos. Must have business casual type attire.
TV/News/Film Experience a plus – please indicate
Subject Line: PRESS 8/10
Males & Females 20s – 50s
Must be a FRESH FACE (Not worked yet on Season 5 in small scenes. Not featured on camera in previous seasons)
Natural Hair Colors, No visible tattoos
Subject Line: CREW 8/10
Filming Date: Thursday, August 11th
Location: Baltimore, MD
Time: TBD (Could be as early as 6am)
Must have reliable transportation
-Have you worked as a Campaign Volunteer/Supporter for FU 2016?
-Have you worked “D.C. Storyline location” scenes?
-Have you worked as press in a “D.C. Storyline location” scenes?
-Have you worked NYE Gown/Tuxedo Scenes?
**You may be eligible to come back for this scene!**
(DO NOT SUBMIT- if you have been featured/established or worked scenes that support other campaigns or took place in other states)
Males & Females 30s – 60s
Must have Business Professional/Suit Options
(Please note if you have worked as such in previous seasons)
Subject Line: SUPPORTER 8/11
Males & Females 30s – 60s
Must have Tuxedos & Ball Gowns
*NO GLITTER OR SEQUINS*
(Please note if you have worked as such in previous seasons)
Subject Line: BALLROOM 8/11
Males & Females 20s-30s
Must have Server/Bartender Experience
(Please note if you have worked as such in previous seasons)
Subject Line: WAITSTAFF 8/11
Males & Females 20s-50s
Must be willing to be clean shaven & have natural hair colors, no tattoos. Must have business casual type attire.
TV/News/Film Experience a plus – please indicate
(Please note if you have worked as such in previous seasons)
Subject Line: PRESS 8/11
Males & Females 20s-40s
Must be willing to be clean shaven & have natural hair colors, no tattoos. Must have business casual type attire.
(Please note if you have worked as such in previous seasons)
Subject Line: EVENT STAFF 8/11
Filming Date: Thursday, August 11th & Friday, August 12th
MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DATES
Location: Baltimore, MD
Time: TBD (Could be as early as 6am)
Must have reliable transportation
-Have you worked as a Campaign Volunteer/Supporter for FU 2016?
-Have you worked “D.C. Storyline location” scenes?
-Have you worked as DNC Staffers?
**You may be eligible to come back for this scene!**
(DO NOT SUBMIT- if you have been featured/established or worked scenes that support other campaigns or took place in other states)
Frank Underwood Volunteers/Staff
Males & Females 20s – 50s
(Please note if you have worked as such in previous seasons)
-If you have business casual type attire-
Subject Line: Volunteer 8/11 & 8/12
-If you have suit options-
Subject Line: SUIT STAFF 8/11 & 8/12
DNC STAFF
Males & Females 20s – 50s
(Please note if you have worked as such in previous seasons)
Subject Line: DNC STAFF 8/11 & 8/12
Email: [email protected]
Please submit ALL of the following info:
Legal name on ID:
Cellphone Number:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Women- Bust/Waist/Hip/Dress size:
Men- Jacket/Sleeve/Neck/Waist/Inseam:
Shoe Size:
Tattoos (please list locations):
LOCATION (City/State):
SAG or Non-Union?:
Car Year/Make/Model/Color:
Do you have a profile on Marinella Hume Casting Database?:
Have you worked on the show before & what roles were you cast as?:
Were you seen on camera?:
Attached photos that are well lit and clear focus against a plain background: 1 Close up (head and shoulders) 1 Full body (head to toe)
Please do not submit professional head shots or any other flattering photos that are out of date. Photos must be an exact representation of what you look like today.
***PAID UP SAG MEMBERS SUBMIT THE AFOREMENTIONED TO [email protected]
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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