House of Cards Renewed for Fifth Season, Creator Beau Willimon Leaving Show
Netflix has renewed one of its leading drama series House of Cards for a fifth season in 2017, though it will not be accompanied by creator and showrunner Beau Willimon, who will be departing he series.
The fourth season arrives on March 4, and in a press statement Netflix had this to say:
"Netflix and MRC owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Beau WIllimon for his strong narrative vision for 'House of Cards' over the show's first four seasons. As an Academy Award nominated writer, he made his first foray into television and built a riveting and critically acclaimed series, establishing a place in TV history. The producers, cast and crew join us in wishing Beau the best in his next creative adventure."
Source: Variety
