What's happened
Kevin Spacey, in character as Frank Underwood from "House of Cards," delivers a Christmas message in a bizarre interview with Tucker Carlson.
Why it matters
The revival of Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood character and the hint at a potential presidential run in a Christmas message is generating interest and controversy due to Spacey's past allegations and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the blurred lines between reality and fiction in the interview, while NY Post focuses on Spacey's hint at a potential presidential run. Business Insider UK highlights Spacey's claim that Netflix exists because of him and the controversy surrounding his past allegations.
How we got here
Kevin Spacey has a tradition of delivering Christmas messages in character as Frank Underwood, and this year's message has sparked interest due to the potential presidential run hint and the controversy surrounding Spacey's past allegations.
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House of Cards is an American political thriller web television series created by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of the 1990 BBC miniseries of the same name and based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Michael Dobbs.
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Francis Joseph Underwood is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American adaptation of House of Cards, portrayed by Kevin Spacey.
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Netflix, Inc. is an American technology and media services provider and production company headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California.
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Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson is an American television presenter, political commentator, author, and columnist who has hosted the nightly political talk show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News since 2016.