Thursday, September 29, 2011

FRIDAY 9/30 CAPITOL STEPS, BRODY HOUSE

Hello everyone. We'll be working in two locations tomorrow. Some of you will be working at both locations. Please read and follow all directions that apply to the characters you have been told you will play.

We are in Summer in our story. We would prefer that your color choices are more muted and soft like the colors of Spring. Nothing too bright or primary when it comes to color. Texture and pattern are good just nothing too bold or busy.

VP AIDE, DC POLITICIANS, ON AIR REPORTERS should all bring choices of conservative business dress to include:

business suits, shirts/blouses & ties
sport coats/blazers
slacks/skirts
appropriate dress shoes
simple, subtle jewelry

STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS, CAMERAMEN should bring choices of dark casual clothing to include dark jeans, cargo pants, slacks, long and short sleeve casual shirts, long and short sleeve pullover shirts without logos, light weight jackets and hoodies. This is a layered look.

DC COPS will be given a uniform by the costume department. Please bring a pair of black socks and a white, crew neck tee shirt. Also please bring a pair of black ankle boots or solid black sneakers.

SECRET SERVICE All Secret Service who worked on Wed & Thurs of this week must bring exactly what you wore on those days. If any portion of your costume was given to you by the costume dept, we will match that. Exactly means exactly! The same shirt, not just a white shirt.
If you have not worked as Secret Service yet this week please bring the following:

dark suit, preferably black, grey or navy
white long sleeve dress shirt
dark ties with very subtle color and pattern
black socks and black dress shoes and belt.

Thanks to everyone in advance for bringing the right stuff. We look forward to seeing you on the set!!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

THURSDAY 9/29 BRODY HOUSE

Hello all. We will be at the Brody House tomorrow playing Secret Service...

Following find what we need for you to bring for your role as a Background Player.

VP SECRET SERVICE AGENTS should bring options of dark suits, preferably black, navy and grey. They should be relatively plain, as in no bold pinstripes or plaids. Subtle versions of these may be acceptable. If you have more than one dark suit please bring them all so that we may make the decision as to which one is best.

You should also bring either white or cream colored, long sleeve dress shirts. Please bring dark, simple ties. These can be in navy, black, brown, dk green, etc. They should not have much contrast between the colors. They do not have to be solid, just no vivid patterns with a great deal of contrast.

Don't forget your black dress shoes and dress belt to complete the outfit.

Thanks in advance for bringing the right stuff. We look forward to meeting you. See you on the set!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

WEDNESDAY 9/28 CIA HEADQUARTERS

Hello everyone. Thanks for joining us on HOMELAND. Many of you will be returning and know the drill, some of you may be new...

Following you will find the instructions for what to bring for your role(s) as a background player.
Please read and follow all instructions as closely as you possibly can. It is very important to bring as much of what we ask for that you have. It gives us more options, and more options means that everyone looks as great as possible!!

We are shooting Summer in our story but would prefer your color choices to be more muted and softer colors, like those of Spring. Solids are good, as is texture and pattern, just nothing too busy or bold. Bright white is usually too much for the camera to take, except for maybe a dress shirt that will be mostly covered by a jacket and tie. Also, true bright red is a no-no. As always, clothing with large obvious logos are not good choices.

We will be shooting 2 story days so everyone will need enough options to be able to pull both days.

CIA ANALYSTS, CIA TECHS, CIA AGENTS, ADMIN TYPES & LIBRARIAN CLERK:
Regardless of the role that you have been told that you will play, the reality is we need to have the flexibility to put folks in a variety of looks. We always have to play to the scene. For that reason I would like everyone that is working tomorrow to bring choices of all of the following:

business suits, dress shirts/blouses, ties
sport coats/blazers
casual button front shirts and blouses, long and short sleeve
sweaters, pullover and cardigan, sweater vests
slacks and skirts, khakis and jeans
hoodies, light weight jackets and pullover casual shirts
Don't forget the shoes that will work with all of your options.

FBI AGENTS should bring options of dark suits and light colored shirts including white, cream, tan, light grey and light blue. Please do not bring what we call royal or french blue as it is not a good color for the camera. You should also bring dark, subtle ties. They can have pattern, just nothing too bold or busy. Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belts.

VP SECRET SERVICE should bring options of dark suits, preferably black, navy and grey. Also bring either white or cream colored shirts. Please bring dark, simple ties without too much pattern or color. Those of you working as SECRET SERVICE tomorrow will be working other days in this episode and will have to repeat this same exact outfit for continuity. This is just a heads up now that you will have to wear the identical outfit for several days and will have to bring everything with you each time.

Thank you in advance for bringing all the great stuff. We look forward to seeing you again, or meeting you for the first time. See you on the set!!

Monday, September 26, 2011

PHOTO SHOOT: JANINE, VIP MAN, BATHHOUSE MEN

Hello everyone. Welcome to HOMELAND and thanks for joining us. Following you will find all the things that we would like you to bring for your work as Background Players for the photo shoot tomorrow, Tues, 9/27

JANINE/DIPLOMAT'S DAUGHTER The look for this girl is conservative. She is a law student and comes from a family with money. She is definitely western and does not dress with any traditional influences from her native Saudi. You should bring several options of casual clothing to include nice, non-ripped jeans, khakis, skirts, simple conservative blouses in button front and pullover. Also please bring any blazers that could be worn with jeans and the tops that you bring. Don't forget the shoes that will work with your choices. Nothing too sexy. Jewelry should be simple and understated.

VIP MAN should bring dark business suit options. Several options of shirts including a white or cream and any other colored shirts that you may have. Ties should be somewhat simple in pattern but can certainly have color. Don't forget your dress shoes and belts.

BATHHOUSE MEN Will be given some elements from the costume department. You should all bring with you a bathrobe and a pair of flip-flops or shower shoes or something like that you can take off and on easily. The robe and the slippers are not for the camera, but are for your comfort and modesty, therefore it does not matter what they look like.

Thanks for bringing all the good stuff tomorrow and we look forward to meeting you all. See you on the set!!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

FRIDAY 9/23 CIA HEADQUARTERS

Hello all. Thanks for joining us. Following you will find the instructions for the things that we would like you to bring tomorrow for playing in the CIA HEADQUARTERS.

The season is Summer but we would prefer the softer more muted colors of Spring, rather than the bolder, brighter colors of summer. Solid colors are fine and texture and pattern are good, as long as it is not too large or busy.

CIA AGENT & CIA ANALYST should both bring options of business suits with shirts/blouses and ties as well as more casual clothing like long sleeve casual button front shirts, slacks and skirts and dresses. Don't forget the shoes that are appropriate for all your choices, and your belts.

ADMIN TYPE should bring a selection of nice casual clothing to include slacks, skirts, long and short sleeve nice button front blouses/shirts, and light sweaters. Jewelry and other accessories should be small and simple. Don't forget the appropriate shoes for your choices.

Thanks in advance for bringing the good stuff. See you on the set!!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

THURSDAY, 9/22

Welcome ye few, but faithful. I don't think I've ever done a blog post for just two folks...
you guys should feel special.

Following find the instructions for what we'd like you to bring for options tomorrow in your work as a Back Ground Player.

MUSLIM KIDNAPPER/CARETAKER should bring options of non-ripped jeans, both light and dark in fade and long and short sleeve button front casual shirts in darker colors. Also please bring choices of long sleeve pullover shirts like long sleeve tees with no logos, thermals and henleys. Please bring dark shoes/sneakers and socks. Don't forget your belt!

DOCTOR should bring a dark suit and light colored dress shirts and darker, sophisticated ties. Also please bring options of dress slacks, nice polo shirts, nice long and short sleeve casual shirts, dark dress shoes and belt.

Thanks in advance for bring the great stuff. We look forward to seeing you on the set!!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

WEDNESDAY 9/21 GROCERY STORE, DIPLOMAT'S HOUSE

Hello everyone. Thanks for joining us. Following you will find the instruction for what to bring for your roles as background players tomorrow.

The season is Summer but we would prefer to keep the colors a bit more muted like the colors of Spring and less vibrant than the colors of Summer. Texture and pattern are great, just nothing too crazy busy. Please, no solid or mostly white clothing. It is difficult for the camera to take.

It looks as if most everyone will be playing multiple roles in multiple screen days. Please read and follow all the costume instructions that apply to all the roles you will be playing.

CASHIERS should bring options to include non-ripped, basic jeans, khakis and cargos. Please also bring several options of long and short sleeve casual tops. Sneakers, boat shoes and other casual shoes. Don't forget your belts.

SHOPPERS should bring several options of casual clothing that you would wear to the mall, the grocery store or a day out. These should include things like non-ripped jeans, khakis, skirts, casual dresses, long and short sleeve casual shirts and blouses, light weight jackets and sweaters. Casual shoes to go with your options. Don't forget your belts. Ladies please bring a handbag that would work with your costume options.

NEIGHBORS should bring several options of casual clothing that you would wear to the store, around the house and in your neighborhood. These should include things like non-ripped jeans, khakis, skirts, casual dresses, long and short sleeve casual shirts and blouses, light weight jackets and sweaters. If you have gardening clothes, it might be good to throw some of that in as an option and someone could be working in the yard. Caps without logos would be good too. casual shoes to go with your options. Don't forget you belts.

SECRET SERVICE MEN should bring options of dark suits in black, grey and navy. Light colored shirts like white, tan, cream, light grey, pale blue. Please do not bring shirts that are what we call French Blue. That blue is hard for the camera to take.

SAUDI CHAUFFEUR should bring the black suit and white shirt that you wore the last time that you worked. Please don't forget your black shoes and belt.

Thanks to everyone in advance for bringing all the good stuff. We look forward to meeting you or seeing you again. See you on the set!

Monday, September 19, 2011

TUESDAY 9/20 RESTAURANT, DRESS SHOP, PARKING LOT

Hello everyone. Thanks for joining us. Following you will find the instructions for the things that we would like you to bring for your characters tomorrow. Many on you may be in several different scenes, so please read all categories that pertain to you.

RESTAURANT

COOK should bring a white tee shirt, black pants and black shoes or sneakers. We will be giving you a cook's coat and apron.

WAITRESSES should bring a choices of plain, non ripped up jeans and dark and light fades, and dark sneakers. We will be giving you a "uniform" tee and an apron

DINERS/PASSERSBY should bring options of clothing to include casual to business wear. We will want to mix it up with what the diner customers are wearing so everyone should bring several options of each. This will also be helpful as we will be pulling outfits for the other scenes for some of you. The season is Summer but please keep your colors less bright and more muted like the colors for Spring. Texture and pattern are good, just nothing too busy or bold. Casual should include things like jeans, khakis, skirts, casual long and short sleeve blouses, light weight jackets and sweaters. Business to include suits and ties, with dress shirts and blouses, sport coats and blazers, slacks, skirts and dresses. Men's ties should not be too busy or bold. Don't forget the appropriate shoes for all of your choices.

DRESS STORE

DRESS STORE PATRONS should also bring a mix of nice casual to nicer business/country club wear. This is supposed to be a nice women's dress shop. Not too high end, but also not the 'Bargain Basement." Please include dress slacks, skirts, dresses, long and short sleeve blouses and shirts. Ladies, don't forget a nice handbag for your choices. The season is Summer but the colors should be more muted like the colors of Spring. Nothing to bright, too bold or busy. Simple and sophisticated would be better. And if there are "husbands" who are grudgingly shopping with their wives in the store, the same would apply. Nice casual to business/country club wear.

PARKING LOT

DRIVERS should all bring casual choices that would be worn to the grocery or the mall for shopping or a day out. This should include jeans, khakis, skirts, casual dresses, long and short sleeve casual shirts and blouses, light weight jackets and sweaters. Colors should be more muted like Spring colors. Pattern and texture are welcome, just nothing too bright or bold or busy.

Most of you may be working in all the scenes so please bring a wide range of clothing choices from casual to business and we will have not problem making you look different, and great, in every scene.
Thanks in advance for bringing all the good stuff. We look forward to seeing you on the Set!!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

MONDAY 9/19 MADRASSA

Hello everyone. Welcome to the HOMELAND blog sight for the background actors. If you have not worked with us before, here's how it works....

Following you will find the the things that we would like you to bring as a background player. Please read the instructions and bring as many options of things that you have that are like the items that I describe. You may not have the exact things, but I am only trying to give a general idea.

First a GENERAL NOTE: Please note the location in which we are shooting tomorrow was the site of a fire. It has been deemed safe for shooting purposes. FOR ALL CREW MEMBERS AND ACTORS, HARD CLOSED TOE SHOES ARE REQUIRED AND LONG PANTS ARE RECOMMENDED.

The above note means that you should wear closed toe shoes and long pants to the set and change into anything else that we might choose for you.

We are shooting a scene that replicates the bombing of a boys school in Madrassa. This scene is set in an Iraqi village.

ADULT MEN should bring options of traditional clothing, if you have them, that would be appropriate for Iraq. In addition, you should also bring western clothing to include slacks, long and short sleeve button front shirts, polo and pullover long and short sleeve shirts. For the scene we might prefer that you wear sandals, and you should bring them, but remember you will need to wear closed toe shoes to the set.

ADULT WOMEN should bring option of traditional clothing, if you have them, that would be appropriate for Iraq. In addition you should also bring western clothes to include slacks, skirts, dresses, long and short sleeve blouses. For the scene we might prefer that you wear sandals, and you should bring them, but remember you will need to wear closed toe shoes to the set.

SCHOOL CHILDREN should have with them several options of school/casual clothing to include jeans, khakis, cargo pants, tee shirts without logos or artwork on them, long and short sleeve button front shirts, light weight jackets like hoodies or sports jackets like soccer style jackets. You should have sandals to wear in the scene, but it is necessary that you have a pair of closed toe sneakers/boot to wear to set before putting your sandals on.

We look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for coming and bring all the things that you have from the lists above. See you on the set!!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

FRIDAY 9/16 MT OLIVE MOSQUE

Hello all. Thanks for joining us. In case you have not worked with us before, here's how it goes...

Below you will find the listing for the character roles and the kinds of things that we would like you to bring for those. Please bring as many choices as possible, it will help us to make you look better.

Please read all categories that you have been told that you will be involved in.

GENERAL NOTE: Everyone should bring a light weight rain coat that would be appropriate for the dress of your character. Nice outfit-nice rain coat, casual outfit-casual rain coat. Also, please bring your own umbrella. As you can deduce from this, we will be shooting rain or shine.

PRIEST will be provided a costume by the costume dept. Please bring a pair of black socks and a pair of black conservative dress shoes.

CAMERAMEN should bring choices of casual clothing to include jeans, khakis, cargos, long and short sleeve tees with no logos. Pullover and button front shirts and blouses. Hoodies and light weight jackets. The colors for these should be medium to dark. Brown, tan, dk green, navy, burgundy, grey, black, etc.

REPORTERS should bring options to include business suits, sport coats and blazers with slacks and skirts, dress shirts and blouses, ties, scarves and other accessories. Colors for these should be medium to dark suits, lighter colored shirts and blouses and ties that are not too busy or bold. This is an on-camera reporter look. Don't forget you dress shoes and belts to work with your choices.

DC COPS will be given a uniform by the costume dept. Please bring a white short sleeve crew neck tee shirt and a pair of black socks. Also bring a pair of black ankle boots or solid black sneakers, if you have them.

PROTESTERS/DEMONSTRATORS should bring any traditional Muslim or cultural clothing that you may have. This mosque is a multi-cultural mosque so there will be several cultures represented. Also, everyone should bring choices to include more "western" clothing such as slacks, khakis, jeans, polo shirts, long and short sleeve button front shirts, light weight jackets and sweaters. Please keep the colors muted, but bring color. Texture and pattern are good, just nothing too busy or too large or bold, and no logos, please.

FBI FORENSICS should bring options to include slacks and khakis, long sleeve dress shirts in solid lighter colors, long and short sleeve casual shirts, and darker subtle ties. Don't forget your shoes and belts to work with these options.

Thank you in advance for bringing all the good stuff! We appreciate you coming and look forward to meeting you. See you on the set!!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

WEDNESDAY, 9/14 SHELTER & MOSQUE

Hello all. Thanks for joining us. In case you have not worked with us before, here's how it goes...

Below you will find the listing for the character roles and the kinds of things that we would like you to bring for those. Please bring as many choices as possible, it will help us make you look better.

Some of you may be working in more than one category, so please read and comply with all the information that applies to you.

Here we go....

SOCIAL WORKERS should bring options that include khakis, slacks, skirts, nice jeans, casual button front shirts and blouses, both long and short sleeves. Light weight sweaters and jackets, cardigans, etc. Please no logos.

SHELTER MEN should bring your gardening/yard clothes, work clothes, etc. If you have shirts and pants with stains on them, those are the ones. This look is really a layered look. Stained pants, a thermal or long sleeve tee with holes and a stained or faded flannel shirt with old dirty tennis shoes or work boots. Also knit caps and old hooded sweatshirts. Please no logos that we can't eliminate. This is a typical look and there can certainly be variety and should be. They are looking for some folks to be very "typical" and for others to just look a bit down on their luck. So bring some of each. Bring all your worst clothes and shoes but also bring some things that just might look a bit out of date or ill fitting. The colors for all this should be in browns and greys, greens, black, navy, tans. Nothing too colorful. Even if it's dirty a bright color can look too happy. This is a fun one, so bring all the clothes that your wife has been nagging you to throw away! :-)

CORONERS AND FBI FORENSICS should bring options that include dark slacks and light colored button front shirts and dark ties. Also bring some more casual clothing like khakis and polo shirts and casual long sleeve button front shirts. Don't forget the shoes and belts that will work with these looks.

PROTESTERS/MALE MUSLIMS should bring any traditional Muslim/cultural clothing that you may have. This mosque is a multi-cultural mosque so there will be several cultures that would be there. Also bring choices to include more "western" clothing such as slacks, khakis, jeans, polo shirts, long and short sleeve button front shirts, light weight jackets and sweaters. Please keep the colors muted and darker, such as brown, tan, greens, navy, black. Texture and pattern are good, just nothing too busy or too large or bold.

DC COPS will be given a uniform by the costume department. Please bring a white, crew neck tee shirt and a pair of black socks.

FBI TACTICAL will be given uniforms by the costume department. Please bring a black pair of socks.

It is going to be a busy day, but it should be fun. Thanks in advance for bring all the good stuff. We look forward to meeting you and we'll see you on the set!!

Monday, September 12, 2011

TUESDAY 9/13 GAINES MANSION/PARTY

Hello everyone. Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow. If you are new, here's how it works.....
Following you will find the specs for the things that we want you to bring for your respective characters. Some of you came in last week and were told then which things to bring, some of your were told to bring a couple of different things, so don't forget all that was mentioned.

BARTENDER, WAITERS & WAITRESS, VALETS should all bring black dress pants and a white, long sleeve plain dress shirt. Also, black shoes that are appropriate to serve in and a black belt for your pants. Waitress, please also bring a knee length, or there about, plain black skirt.
You will be given vests and ties by the costume dept.

YOUNG MALE COLLECTING COATS should bring a black or dark suit, a white or cream colored long sleeve dress shirt, and a dark tie. Don't forget your black dress shoes and belt.

BRODY CHAUFFEUR please bring the suit and tie, shoes and belt that you wore the last time that you worked. We will have the shirt ready for you.

CHAUFFEURS please bring black suits, white long sleeve dress shirts and a dark tie. Also, black dress shoes and belt.

HEAD DEMOCRATIC NAT'L COMMITTEE, VIP GUEST, BRODY ENTOURAGE, DC MATRONS
will all come the GUESTS at the party. Many of you may know who you are and some of these may not have been chose yet. Any of you that did not come in last week for the pre-fit, please read the instructions below for GUESTS and bring what you find listed there.

GUESTS
MEN The look here is one of Politicians and Lawyers, Power brokers and Lobbyists. Washington DC movers and shakers. The look is conservative and traditional. This party is a meeting of the elite and you should look the part. Men should all bring options of dark business suits in Black, Navy, Charcoal Grey, etc. Subtle texture and striping will be fine, but nothing that is too obvious with bold pinstripes or other textures. Elegance is what we are after. You should bring white and cream colored solid dress shirts. Ties are the "make or break" piece of the ensemble. Bring your most sophisticated, most beautiful ties. As a rule the Varsity Stripe tie is a younger, school boy, less formal look. These ties usually have a bold contrast between the colors of the stripes and the background. Stripes are good; just keep the contrast in colors to a more subtle level. Other good choices will be patterns such as paisley, medallions, crests, etc. An overly busy tie can can look less expensive, so if in doubt, err toward the simpler side. Don't forget your dress shoes and dress belt to complete the look.

WOMEN Society ladies that really run the town. Politician and Lawyer wives. Matrons of the town that they own. Sophistication is the catch word here. This is not a formal affair, so hemlines should hover around the knee. It is really more of a cocktail affair, but will take place in the afternoon, so a lot of beading and sequins might not be the right call. We are looking for a highly tailored, streamlined look, without a lot of extra detailing. Some detail is fine; just nothing to overly embellished. Silk, satin, crepe de chin are all fabrics that you think of for party wear. Sheathe dresses that come with a matching jacket. A beautifully tailored skirt with a stunning long sleeve blouse silk blouse. Even the right pair of tuxedo trousers, paired with a silk tank and jacket. These are all just suggestions to give you the right direction and to get you thinking.
NOTE: If you do choose to bring trouser options, please also bring dress and skirt options.
We would prefer that you not bring all black. It is a party in the Late Spring/Summer. Pale blues and pinks, soft yellows, greens and creams, taupe and beige and grey. Even some subtle metallic would be nice. Copper, gold and sliver fabrics or subtle embellishments. We would prefer that your choices be mostly solid in color with little to no print. This will help establish the sleek, more sophisticated backdrop against which our principles will play. Bring your nicest and most glamorous jewelry to complete the look. Remember, it is Washington DC and, Democrat or Republican, the look is conservative and traditional, but we want the elegance factor as well. Don't forget the shoes that work with your choices and a small party/cocktail bag.

We are looking forward to seeing you all with your fancy duds in hand. Thanks in advance for all the great things that you will be bringing to make the party beautiful. See you on the set!!!

Friday, September 9, 2011

MONDAY 9/12 CIA & D.C BOULEVARD

Hello everyone, hope you're having a great weekend! Following find the Costume instructions for Monday, 9/12.

We are playing Late Spring/Early Summer in our story so your choices should work with this season. When choosing colors, please think more of the muted, softer colors of Spring rather than the overly saturated, brighter colors of Summer. Texture and pattern are welcome, just nothing too bold or busy. Black and white patterns are usually too graphic for the camera because they have a lot of contrast. Bright red is also not very camera-friendly. And, of course, things with obvious logos and brand names are not a good choice.

CIA ESCORT & CIA SUITS should bring choices of med to dark suits, lighter long sleeve button front dress shirts and tie choices. The ties should be subtle in pattern and not too bold in color. Don' t forget your dress shoes and belts for this look.

ADMIN TYPES should bring choices of slacks, skirts, long and short sleeve button front blouses and shirts, long and short sleeve pullover shirts and blouses, cardigan sweaters, blazers. Need an "office look" here. Mostly separates, but not really suits. Of course, the right shoes for your choices.

ANALYST should bring choices to include khakis, slacks, skirts. Long and short sleeve button front and pullover shirts and blouses. Ties and scarves. This look is "office appropriate" but somewhat casual. Shoes and belts to work with your choices.

Some of you working in the CIA may be slotted to be a driver in the outdoor scene. Please read below to get instructions for the kinds of things that you will need for that scene.

DRIVERS, PEDESTRIANS AND CHILD should all bring choices of casual and business, season appropriate clothing. Clothes that you would wear to work, the mall, the movies, on a date, etc. This should include jeans, khakis, skirts, dresses, casual long and short sleeve shirts and blouses, cardigan sweaters, light weight jackets, etc. This is a day on a Washington D.C. city street. So we want a mix of work and casual. Everyone please bring options of both so that we can get the right mix.

SAUDI DRIVER should bring a black suit, white shirt and black tie. Also, black shoes, socks and belt.

Thanks in advance for bring great stuff, as always. Have a great weekend and we'll see you on the set!!

DRIVERS

Thursday, September 8, 2011

WALKER HOUSE, FRIDAY 9/9

Hello all. So few of you for today. Following find the specs for your costume choices

POWER WALKERS should all bring several options of walking/exercise wear to play in the scene for Friday, 9/9. Try to keep the color a bit more muted and not as bright as all the summer colors.

Please bring walking/running exercise wear, regular shorts and tees without logos, hoodies, track suits without logos, caps, sunglasses, water bottle, etc. Maybe even throw in an ipod or mp3 player with earphones. Don't forget your walking shoes/sneakers. Please bring sneakers that are not a bright, solid white. As you will likely be doing the walking, please bring the kinds of undergarments that you will be comfortable in while doing that activity.

Thanks in advance, and we'll see you on the set!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

THURSDAY 9/8

Welcome to HOMELAND. I'm not sure if any of you have worked with us before, so I'll tell you how this works.

Below you will find listed the name of the role you are to play and a description of the things that you should bring for your costume. Everyone should bring as much as you have of the things described. More options are always better!! We want to make you look good.

BRODY'S CHAUFFER should bring a black full suit and a white, long sleeve button front shirt. Also a black tie, if you have one. Don't forget your black shoes and black belt.

MEDICATED WIFE should bring options of two piece skirt suits. They could be navy, black, grey, taupe, camel, etc. should be simple and nicely tailored, clean looking without a lot of extra detailing. Blouse options should include simple, long sleeve button front blouses, silk shells or camisoles. The whole look is very Banana Republic or Ann Taylor for a reference. Don't forget shoes to work with the options that you bring. Small simple jewelry would work best for this role.

DICK JOHNSON ATTORNEY AND JOHNSON AIDES should all bring choices of dark business suits, light colored shirts and darker ties. Ties should not be too busy or bold. Don't forget your dress shoes and belts for your suits.

Thanks in advance for bring great stuff. See you on the set!!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

SAUL & MIRA'S HOUSE 9/7

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!! We'll call that a commercial break...and now back to the show....

Following find the instructions for the different characters working on Wed, 9/7. We are shooting Late Spring/Summer in the show. Your choices should be seasonal to that. We would prefer that your color choices be more spring-like than summer. Meaning more muted colors versus the overly saturated, bright colors of summer. Texture and pattern are welcome, just nothing too bold or busy.

CAB DRIVER should bring several options to include jeans, khakis, cargos and slacks. Long and short sleeve button front and pullover shirts. Vests, hoodies and light weight jackets. If you have any caps or hats that do not have logos on them, please bring those as well. Shoes should include dark sneakers, casual slip on shoes and work boots. Don't forget your belts and any other interesting accessories.

MALE AND FEMALE PASSERBY should all bring several options of casual, seasonal clothing that you would wear to the mall, the grocery, around the neighborhood and in the yard. For everyone these should include jeans, khakis, cargos, skirts, slack, casual long and short sleeve button front shirts and blouses. Long and short sleeve pullover blouses. Light weight jackets, cardigan sweaters. Caps and hats without logos, sneakers, casual shoes, belts and other accessories that might work with your choices.

Thanks in advance for all the great stuff that I'm sure you will all bring. See you on the set!!

Friday, September 2, 2011

CIA HEADQUARTERS 9/6

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRE-FITS FOR THE PARTY PLEASE SCROLL DOWN A COUPLE OF POSTS. YOU'LL FIND IT THERE. Thanks

Back to the CIA.....

We are in Late Spring/ Early Summer in our story. Don't really want to see the overly bright, saturated colors of summer, though. For colors think the more muted colors associated with Spring. Texture and pattern is good, just nothing too busy or bold.

Following find the specific instructions for the CIA as well as the FBI:

CIA ADMIN TYPES, TECHS, ANALYSTS & SUITS Regardless of the role that you have been told that you are going to play please bring options of all of the following:

business suits, shirts & ties and blouses
sport coats/blazers
casual button front shirts and blouses, long and short sleeve
sweaters, both pullover and cardigan
khakis, slacks and skirts and jeans
hoodies and pullover casual shirts

The costume dept needs the option of dressing everyone up or down as the scene and situation dictates. If you all bring options of all of the above, it makes this possible. Thanks

FBI AGENTS Should bring options of dark suits, light colored shirts including white, cream, tan, light grey and light blue. Please do not bring what we call royal blue or french blue as it is not a good color for the camera. You should also bring dark, subtle ties. They can have pattern, just nothing to bold or busy. Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belts.

Thanks in advance for all the good stuff I know you'll bring! See you on the set!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

CIA HEADQUARTERS

Hey guys. One more day till the long weekend!! We're gonna spend it in the CIA.

We are in summer in the story. Don't really want to see the overly bright saturated colors of summer though. Think the more muted colors associated with spring. Texture and pattern is good, just nothing too busy or bold.

Regardless of what role you have been told that you will play, the reality is I need to have the flexibility to put folks in a variety of looks. We always have to play to the scene. So, for that reason I would like everyone that is working tomorrow to bring choices of all of the following:

business suits, shirts/blouses, ties
sport coats/blazers
casual button front shirts and blouses, long and short sleeve
sweaters, pullover and cardigan, sweater vests
khakis, slacks and skirts and jeans
hoodies and pullover casual shirts

Thank you in advance for bringing all the good stuff. See you on the set!!