If one loved Kevin Spacey, it would have to be for his role as Frank Underwood for Netflix’s widely loved and viewed series House of Cards. Of course, the actor has an astounding cinematic career to his name but fans could resonate House of Cards as still fresh and Spacey’s last before his prolonged absence.
However, dark clouds were lurking above Spacey, and of course, House of Cards as well. Many fans of the show would even argue that what is the point of the show without Spacey and his masterful portrayal of Frank Underwood? Yet, Netflix fired the actor after the s*xual assault charges against him dominated the headlines.
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Kevin Spacey Cleared of Nine Serious Charges
American Beauty star Kevin Spacey was charged with nine s*xual assault offenses as he was accused of s*xually assaulting four men following the wave of the #MeToo movement. To his relief, the Southwark Crown Court found him not guilty after a four-week trial.
“I imagine that many of you can understand that there’s a lot for me to process after what has just happened today. But I would like to say that I’m enormously grateful to the jury for having taken the time to examine all of the evidence and all of the facts, carefully, before they reached their decision. And I am humbled by the outcome today,” Spacey said after he was cleared of London’s one of the most high-profile cases (via The Guardian).
The actor went on to add, “I also want to thank the staff inside this courthouse, the security, and all those who took care of us every single day, my legal team … for being here every day.” However, as the charges surfaced, his well-decorated career faced a huge blow, and Netflix fired the two-time Oscar winner amid the accusations.
Kevin Spacey Opened Up About Netflix Firing Him
As Spacey was cleared of the charges, the 64-year-old star is on a fast track to rebuild his career. Certainly, the actor believes people will forget the mishap and celebrate his glorious career with wonderful titles. “Well that’s really a decision for the people Tucker it’s not something that I really think about or want to do,” Spacey said of his return to the screen and his political career while appearing in an episode of Being Frank With Tucker. But speaking of Netflix’s dismissal, the actor said:
“You know what? That is boom boom. So, it is bizarre that they decided to publicly cut ties with me on allegations alone. Allegations that have now been proven false because I don’t think there’s any question, Netflix exists because of me I put them on the map and they tried to put me in the ground.”
When Tucker asked the actor about his leadership influence on Netflix, Spacey was not hesitant to reply, “Well according to your research, my influence is felt every time every customer opens the app I’d say that’s pretty powerful.” Certainly, the actor is all set to make his return as he stated that he will play whatever role the public wants him to play.
