In the holiday spirit, Kevin Spacey revisits his "House of Cards" character Frank Underwood by releasing a bizarre YouTube video dubbed "Being Frank With Tucker." Spacey, now a two-time Oscar winner, ribs Tucker Carlson, the controversial news anchor whose relationship with Fox News took a nosedive, over shared career woes.
In the clip, Spacey-as-Underwood alludes to their shared history of being ousted from their respective workplaces. He expands on the blurred lines between reality and fiction, leering at the notion of truthfulness in art and acting. With a tone of smugness, Spacey refers to Netflix as the platform that has prospered solely due to his previous successes.
As for Spacey's political ambitions, Frank Underwood once again brings himself up as a transparent contender for the 2024 presidency. Swaggering and confident, Frank Underwood declares that the White House needs a fearless leader who is eager to ignite change – no matter the cost or consequences.
Spacey's decision to release the Frank Underwood video may serve to either boost or hinder his comeback from the scandals that plagued his career in 2017. His move was bold, politically charged, and tantalizingly reminiscent of his past antics.
Following several legal victories and the announcement of a role in an indie thriller, "Peter Five Eight," Spacey appears poised to make a well-timed return to the American entertainment scene.
Additional Insights: Kevin Spacey's relationship with Netflix has remained strained since the allegations of sexual misconduct against him in 2017. Despite legal victories, the streaming service has maintained a distance, cancelling his biopic on Gore Vidal and even airbrushing him out of "House of Cards" in its final season. Spacey, however, has confounded critics by releasing annual Frank Underwood videos, keeping his name in the public sphere despite the adverse publicity.
Sources:
- Various online news outlets.
