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Kevin Spacey Revives Frank Underwood in Netflix Promo, Reigniting Public Criticism

The actor reprises his House of Cards character for Tim Dillon's comedy special, sparking renewed backlash over his controversial past.

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Overview

  • Kevin Spacey appears as his House of Cards character, Frank Underwood, in a promotional video for Tim Dillon's Netflix comedy special 'I'm Your Mother.'
  • This marks Spacey's first collaboration with Netflix since his 2017 dismissal following sexual misconduct allegations.
  • The promo features a scripted exchange where Underwood attempts to blackmail Dillon, blending dark humor with references to modern internet culture.
  • Public reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with many criticizing Netflix and Dillon for associating with Spacey given his controversial history.
  • The stunt has reignited discussions about Spacey's past legal battles, including acquittals in sexual assault cases, and his attempts to return to public life.