The two formed a relationship that included a steamy affair, despite Underwood’s marriage to a similarly ruthless power player (Robin Wright). During the first season, however, the pair often crossed paths when they realized they could help each other. In the world of dirty politics on “House of Cards,” Mara’s Zoe Barnes is generally involved in the secondary story to the tangled plotlines featuring Spacey, who plays devious House Majority Whip Francis Underwood and is at the center of the show’s universe. She met co-star Spacey at the initial table read when the show, based on a 1990 British miniseries of the same name, began filming in Baltimore that spring. “It was awesome because I really felt like I worked for the role - I wasn’t just offered it, I had to audition,” she says, and was officially cast in early 2012. Fincher - who directed “Seven,” “Fight Club” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” along with “The Social Network” and “The Girl With a Dragon Tattoo,” both of which featured Rooney Mara, Kate’s younger sister - had Kate in mind for a part, but didn’t simply hand it to her. That it would be Netflix’s first foray into original programming attracted even more attention. ![]() In 2011, Hollywood took notice when Academy Award-nominated Fincher signed on to produce a TV show and also direct the first two episodes. there were already these amazing actors involved, so it was really a no-brainer for me,” she said. “The material was so brilliant and Fincher is so brilliant. ![]() “It’s just the most challenging experience in the best way for an actor, and that’s always what I want.”Īt this point in her career, working alongside such esteemed company on the Emmy-winning drama is ideal - she didn’t even need to think about it when she was originally offered the part. Mara, who plays aggressively ambitious political reporter Zoe Barnes, still sounds psyched that she landed the gig. “It’s a really amazing role to play,” Mara gushed by phone from Los Angeles, where she’s lived for the past decade, just a few weeks before “House of Cards” makes its second season debut on Feb. How about becoming the breakout star of Netflix’s groundbreaking political thriller “House of Cards,” executive-produced by acclaimed film director David Fincher and starring award-winning actors such as Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright? Being able to bond with a sibling about life in the Hollywood spotlight? That’s just a nice coincidence: Her younger sister, Rooney, also happens to be a successful actress. To her, the big game often serves as a reunion to hang out with relatives. Frequently attending the Super Bowl? Not that out of the ordinary: Her family tree includes founders of iconic NFL franchises - on both sides. ![]() Everything that sounds surreal about Kate Mara’s life seems perfectly normal to her.
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