Netflix Confirms Exclusive TV Show: 'House of Cards'

Netflix today confirmed that they've exclusively licensed the upcoming television series, 'House of Cards', produced by David Fincher and starring Kevin Spacey.

We're delighted to tell you that in late 2012 Netflix will be bringing to our members in the U.S. and Canada exclusively "House of Cards," the much-anticipated television series and political thriller from Executive Producer David Fincher and starring Kevin Spacey. We've committed to at least 26 episodes of the serialized drama, which is based on a BBC mini-series from the 1990s that's been a favorite of Netflix members. Originally written as a novel by former UK Conservative Party Chief of Staff Michael Dobbs, "House of Cards," explores the ruthless underside of British politics at the end of the Thatcher era. Reset against the backdrop of modern-day U.S. electoral politics, this new one-hour drama follows Spacey as an ambitious politician with his eye on the top job. Fincher, the Oscar-nominated director of "The Social Network" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," will direct the pilot written by Beau Willimon ("Farragut North" and the upcoming George Clooney-directed "The Ides of March." )

Netflix notes that they may offer more exclusive content in the future if a good opportunity presents itself.


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