It was just a couple of weeks ago that we reported that Michael Dobbs's political thriller House of Cards was to be adapted for a television series ... though at the time it had not been sold to any network.
Today there's been a surprising development in this project: Netflix -- known primarily for its DVD rental service, and more recently for capturing the lion's share of the online video streaming market -- is set to acquire it as its first original series, besting bids by both HBO and AMC.
House of Cards, published in 1989, is the first in a trilogy of books by Dobbs to feature conservative British politician Francis Urquhart as he schemes to become leader of his party, and ultimately Prime Minister. Kevin Spacey will both executive produce and star, with David Fincher (The Social Network) directing the pilot.
(via Deadline|Hollywood)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Netflix to Acquire House of Cards as its First Original Series
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