Netflix has dropped Kevin Spacey following allegations of sexual harassment against the “House of Cards” star.
The streaming service has also scrapped a Gore Vidal biopic starring Spacey, which it was going to release.
“Netflix will not be involved with any further production of ‘House of Cards’, that includes Kevin Spacey,” the company said in a statement Friday, Nov. 3. “We have also decided we will not be moving forward with the release of the film ‘Gore,’ which was in postproduction, starring and produced by Kevin Spacey.”
Eight “House of Cards” employees spoke to CNN about Spacey’s behavior on set. More than one said that Spacey touched them inappropriately.
A production assistant told CNN: “I have no doubt that this type of predatory behavior was routine for him, and that my experience was one of many, and that Kevin had few if any qualms about exploiting his status and position.”
"Star Trek: Discovery" star Anthony Rapp has accused Kevin Spacey of inappropriate sexual behavior. Mike Coppola/Getty Images
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