How do you better the cast of House of Cards, which is already stacked with some of the best actors in the business? Easyyou add Ellen Burstyn as Claire's no nonsense, old-money mother, Elizabeth Hale. We already have an idea of the dysfunctional family life that Frank came from so its nice to get an insight into that side of Claire as well. Not surprisingly, the relationship between the mother and daughter isn't exactly rosy. They sneak around massive family compound, hoping to avoid each other. And while the headstrong quality of both of them probably doesnt help the strained relationship, theres an obvious main cause for the rift; Frank Underwood.
