After All the Shakeups Surrounding House of Cards, Find Out Who Is in the Final Season's Cast
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The premiere of the sixth season of House of Cards is quickly approaching, and with the drama surrounding the Netflix drama, many thought the day would never come. Production was first halted on Oct. 31 last year after sexual assault accusations were made against the show's star Kevin Spacey. While many thought Netflix might cancel the show altogether, the streaming service decided the show would continue for one last season, this time with Robin Wright taking the lead. Naturally, when the main character is killed off on a show, there is bound to be some shakeups with the rest of the cast, so keep reading to see which stars will be returning and which newcomers are set to join the rest of the cast for the final season.
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Robin Wright
Robin Wright will be returning to her role as Claire Underwood for the final season. Last season ends with her becoming the 47th President of the United States, so it will be interesting to see how she takes on that new role without her husband, Frank, around.
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Michael Kelly
Doug Stamper, played by Michael Kelly, will be back. The character has always been Frank Underwood's unwaveringly loyal confidant and his White House Chief of Staff, so we are looking forward to seeing how his plotline plays out in the absence of his boss.
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Jane Atkinson
Jane Atkinson will be stepping back into her role of Catherine "Cathy" Durant, a Democratic Senator from Louisiana who then becomes Secretary of State. Last we saw her, she is hospitalized after Frank pushes her down the stairs to prevent her from testifying against him.
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Boris McGiver
Boris McGiver is returning as Tom Hammerschmidt, the editor-in-chief of The Washington Herald. He has been investigating the secret dealings of Frank Underwood and his inner circle since season four, so we're looking forward to seeing what information he finds out in the final season.
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Derek Cecil
Derek Cecil is back as Seth Grayson, the political operative who plays Frank Underwood's press secretary, a role he secures through blackmail.
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Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson will be returning as Jane Davis, the Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade. Her character is very well connected in the political universe and often negotiates back-channel dealings for the Underwoods.
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Constance Zimmer
In surprising news, Constance Zimmer will be returning to the show as investigative journalist Janine Skorsky, who hasn't been on screen since season four.
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Greg Kinnear
Not much is known about his role, but Greg Kinnear is set to join the cast for the final season.
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Diane Lane
Diane Lane will also be joining the Netflix show's cast. All that's known about her role so far is she will be playing Greg Kinnear's sister.