With the teaser trailer for the upcoming final season of House of Cards, it is quite obvious that the series is making sure they distance themselves from Kevin Spacey.
With that being said, Robin Wright was on the Today show on Monday, and spoke about the sexual assault allegations facing Spacey, plus the final season of the show. In regards to the accusations,
“I think we were all surprised, of course, and ultimately saddened,” said Wright of the accusations against Spacey. “We forged ahead. We were so thankful that we were able to complete the series as planned.”
In regards to her relationship with Spacey, Wright mentioned it was strictly an onset relationship, Wright stated,
“respectful, professional”
“We were co-workers, really. We never socialized outside of work,” she said. “Kevin and I knew each other between action and cut, and in between setups, where we would giggle. I didn’t know the man. I knew the incredible craftsman that he is.”
Wright also commented on the wider #MeToo movement outside of House of Cards. When asked if she’s experienced harassment during her career, she responded,
“Of course. Who hasn’t?”
“This is a bigger, broader issue I think,” she continued. “Seduction—I don’t care who you are—it’s about power, and once you overpower someone, that person then becomes vulnerable. And this last year I think has shined a light in a new way, to allow us to start a new conversation. We just need to shift the paradigm.”
House of Cards will come to an end after this season.
