When Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct, fans of Beau Willimon‘s political thriller House of Cards wondered what impact it would have on the series. The show creators were faced with a difficult decision — should they recast Frank Underwood, or should they cancel the show altogether? In the end, they made the most sensible gamble in a daring leap — entrusting Robin Wright with the lead and scripting out Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood role. It was a risky move, but one that paid off in spades.
