'We have also decided we will not be moving forward with the release of the film Gore, which was in post-production, starring and produced by Kevin Spacey,' Netflix added. MRC refers to Media Rights Capital, the production company for 'House of Cards.' 'We will continue to work with MRC during this hiatus time to evaluate our path forward as it relates to the show.' “Netflix will not be involved with any further production of House of Cards that includes Kevin Spacey,' Netflix said in a statement, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The move is being prompted by multiple sexual assault allegations against Spacey, who stars as Frank Underwood on the series about political intrigue in Washington, D.C.Īlso scrapped was a Gore Vidal biopic that Spacey was reportedly developing with Netflix. Netflix severing ties with Kevin Spacey amid sexual assault allegationsįollowing reports that Netflix may kill off Kevin Spacey's character on 'House of Cards,' the streaming service announced Friday that it is severing ties with the actor.
