- Actor Anthony Rapp accused Kevin Spacey of making a sexual advance toward him when Rapp was 14 years old, in 1986. Spacey was 26 at the time.
- People are now asking Netflix to cancel "House of Cards," which Spacey stars in.
- Others are saying the show should continue without Spacey's involvement.
- Netflix hasn't publicly commented on the matter.
Following the sexual-misconduct accusation against Kevin Spacey by the actor Anthony Rapp, 46, some wonder whether "House of Cards" will continue without Spacey's involvement.
On Twitter, some fans of the show are calling for Netflix to cancel the show rather than continue it with Spacey, 58, in the starring role. The trend was noticed by BuzzFeed News, which also first reported Rapp's allegations.
Your move, Netflix. Could the streaming service be forced to turn its back on the man who put the company on the map with House of Cards? https://t.co/AMwsKqhlx4
— Andrew Wallenstein (@awallenstein) October 30, 2017
Hello pls cancel House of Cards and also Baby Driver sucked
— Dutch Boy Dracula (@colonelnemo) October 30, 2017@netflix needs to cancel house of cards. He better not get off this easy with a bs excuse that doesn't hold up
— ChuckJ (@ChuckxJ) October 30, 2017In "House of Cards," now preparing for its sixth season, Spacey plays a corrupt, power-hungry congressman turned president of the United States. It's a groundbreaking role for Spacey, who made his career as a movie actor.
In his role as Frank Underwood, Spacey has received five Emmy Award nominations for best leading actor in a drama series, and forced the TV industry to take streaming shows seriously.
But as "House of Cards" has continued, the show's plot has increasingly sidelined Frank Underwood to his wife, Claire, played by Robin Wright, who has presidential ambitions of her own. Some fans are asking Netflix to continue the show without Spacey, which would allow Wright to continue the plot as well as keep the entire cast and crew employed.
I'm perfectly cool with next season of House of Cards cutting Frank Underwood. Just Robin Wright ruling with an iron fist.
— Scary Name Dan (@danlancedan) October 30, 2017
I hope Robin Wright kills Kevin Spacey in the first episode of the new season. Netflix should definitely consider this as an option.
— Ali Benz (@Alibenzkr) October 30, 2017
house of cards shouldnt be cancelled cause ROBIN WRIGHT/CLAIRE UNDERWOOD IS STILL THERE AND SHES THE BEST THING OF THE SHOW
— n 👽 (@wildfiresqueen) October 30, 2017
Why cancel house of cards when you can fire Kevin, double Robin's salary & make the whole show about Claire kicking ass as POTUS
— Mai (@heIablanchett) October 30, 2017
here's an idea: don't cancel house of cards; fire kevin spacey. robin wright doesn't need to be punished for the actions of an abusive man.
— Molly Gingrich (@mollygingrich) October 30, 2017
.@netflix please fire Kevin Spacey and make House of Cards completely about Claire Underwood thank you and goodbye
— Laura Baker (@lauratheactor) October 30, 2017Beau Willimon, who created "House of Cards," said he is taking Rapp's accusations seriously, but denies he was aware of any inappropriate behavior on Spacey's part.
"During the time I worked with Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards,' I neither witnessed nor was aware of any inappropriate behavior on set or off,"Willimon wrote in a statement. "I take reports of such behavior seriously, and this is no exception. I feel for Mr. Rapp and I support his courage."
Netflix didn't immediately respond to INSIDER's request for comment.
If you are a victim of sexual assault, you can visit RAINN or call its hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to receive confidential support from a trained staff member.
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