The terrorism soap opera and nail-biter series Homeland may have ended on a cliffhanger in season two, but we've already got hints at what might happen next to Carrie and Brodie. The show's casting agents have put out the call for extras -- and they're no longer looking for just Marines, spooks, and swarthy types who fit Hollywood's terrorist stereotype.
It's your chance to be on the show and get blown up, if you want to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina later this month when filming begins for season three. You'll have to submit details about yourself and your physical characteristics, and your chances are better if you can fit one of the show's archetypes.
But here's where it gets interesting. Gone are the specific requests for the "Middle Eastern Adult Males" who were so frequently called up for roles in prior seasons. (Which doesn't mean you can't apply.) Now casting agents are particularly interested in "those of South American and Latin American descent," according to instructions posted to the show's Facebook casting page. Agents are also looking for people who -- not surprisingly -- can play "Washington Power Types" and "CIA Types/Government Types." That includes everything from "suits" like lawyers and politicians, business executives, reporters, to computer technicians.
For veterans and cops, agents are going for an authentic vibe by "seeking those that are REAL Police, Trooper, Swat or Military and have actual experience." And it reads like the new season will have plenty of stuff blowing up, since the agents are seeking "ACTUAL Doctors, Nurses, EMT's, Orderlies." Oh, and lots of teens between the ages of 15 and 20. But not to worry, the show is still seeking people "of all ages, all ethnicities and all types."
No spoilers about the previous season, but it's worth noting the terrorist mastermind behind its conclusion was left a mystery. Maybe the Homeland is going south of the border to solve it when the new season premiers in September. But don't say the show is realistic, either.
