Season 5 of House of Cards - Netflix Audition

Casting Call for TV Show

If you missed out on the opportunity to work on Season 5 of the drama filled and gritty series “House of Cards” you have another shot! A new Netflix casting call is looking for men, women and babies for several background roles for their last episode block of the season. This is really exciting as the director will be choosing talent directly. Filming takes place in the Baltimore, Maryland area and will shoot between mid-January and mid-February. If you have been looking for a paid acting job that will let you gain some on set experience and work with some of the finest actors of our time, this is a magnificent casting notice for you!

About “House of Cards”

The Netflix TV show follows Frank Underwood, played by Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey, and how he played his cards to take him from senator to the President of the United States. The show gives us an inside looking into the dirty, gritty and drama filled world of politics.

What They Are Looking For

These roles will all be photo selected by the DIRECTOR of this episode block! It is important to answer ALL information, have FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES for consideration, and submit the requested information correctly the first time! This is the final episode block before we wrap the season.
Date(s): Mid-January – Mid-February (dates TBD)
Location: BALTIMORE AREA (TBD)
Time: TBD (could be as early as 6am – must be open all day)

TURKISH MALES & FEMALES 18+
Staff and guests at the Turkish embassy. Please include photos in suit, suit separates, upscale attire, etc. Must have natural hair color, no visible tattoos.
Fresh face preferred – please indicate if you have not worked on the show before in any small scenes
Subject Line: Turkish Embassy

SYRIAN BABIES AGE 1-2
A Syrian refugee baby. This baby will be held in someone’s arms/hands on set—they must be comfortable around large groups & new people.
Please indicate the baby’s ethnicity.
Please include photos & fill out requested information for the baby’s guardian as well—if possible, we will try to cast you in a role in the scene.
Subject Line: Syrian Baby

REAL STENOGRAPHERS – MALES & FEMALES 18+
Real stenographer with your own steno machine. Must have natural hair color, no visible tattoos
Please include photos of your steno machine and indicate the year and make. It must be a current, up to date digital machine.
Fresh face preferred – please indicate if you have not worked on the show before in any small scenes
Subject Line: Stenographer

LAWYERS – FRESH FACED MALES & FEMALES 20s+
Lawyers/attorneys—Must have natural hair color, no visible tattoos. Please indicate if you have any background in law. Please include photos of yourself in a suit or suit separates.
MUST BE A COMPLETELY FRESH FACE – You cannot have ever worked on House of Cards.
Subject Line: Fresh Face Lawyer

FIT MALES AGE 18+
Fit males to play marine guard. Please indicate any military, police, etc experience. Must be clean shaven and have natural hair color, no visible tattoos.
Fresh face preferred – please indicate if you have not worked on the show before in any small scenes
Subject Line: Marine Guard

PHOTOGRAPHERS – MALES & FEMALES 18+
Please include photos in business/business casual attire. Must have natural hair color, no tattoos.
Real photographers preferred! Please indicate if you have any real photography experience.
Subject Line: Photographer

DC POWER TYPES – MALES & FEMALES 30+
Congress people etc. Please include photos in suits & suit separates. Must have natural hair color, no visible tattoos
Please indicate if you have worked on the show before in “DC storyline” locations, what dates, and what SPECIFIC role you had.
Subject Line: DC Power Type

How to Apply

Anyone who fits the criteria above and would like to be considered can apply by emailing mhc.drama@gmail.com. You should put in the subject line that corresponds with the role you are submitting for above.
Please include ALL of the requested information:
Legal name on ID:
List your availability mid-January through mid-February:
Cellphone Number:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Men- Jacket/Sleeve/Neck/Waist/Inseam:
Women- Chest/Waist/Hip/Dress:
Shoe Size:
Tattoos (please list locations):
LOCATION (City/State):
SAG or Non-Union?:
Are you a US citizen? If not, what forms of ID for work authorization do you have?:
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?:
Indicate EVERY DATE you have worked this season and what specific role you had.
ATTACH PHOTOS that are well lit and clear focus against a plain background: 1 Close up (head and shoulders) 1 Full body (head to toe) as well as any additional photos in formal attire!
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.
***SAG members please submit photo proof of your paid-up status
***PAID UP SAG MEMBERS SUBMIT THE AFOREMENTIONED TO SAG.MHC@GMAIL.COM



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