David Fincher aims to develop an American version of the British series of ‘House of Cards’
‘House of Cards’ to get American makeover
Benjamin Button director David Fincher (a favorite here on Reel Loop) along with Media Rights Capital are teaming up to produce a series of hour-long dramas based on the novel House of Cards from author Michael Dobbs. It’s also based on Ian Richardson’s Emmy-winning mini-series.
The new project will fuse black comedy with Shakespearean elements which will focus on a scheming U.S. politician “with his eye on the top job.” The original series was set in 1980s during the end of the Thatcher years in Great Britain.
“David Fincher, whose body of work speaks for itself, is sure to put an unforgettable stamp on the celebrated British series,” MRC CEO Modi Wiczyk said.
The series will be pitched to networks soon.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
