Netflix is sticking with House of Cards. A few weeks ahead of the Emmy winning drama's sophomore debut on the streaming service, it has been given the official greenlight for a third season.
A Netflix rep confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that House of Cards has received an early renewal, and production is set to begin soon. House of Cards was originally packaged as a two-season pick-up, though all parties have spoken optimistically about the show running longer.
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House of Cards marked Netlfix's entry into original series just one year ago. Critically acclaimed, it was followed by Hemlock Grove, Orange is the New Black and the revival of Arrested Development.
Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos has said that he wanted more from the show. "I think if you look at the original House of Cards, there was a natural third season, and we could go well beyond that," he said at a November panel.
Adapted for the U.S. by Beau Willimon, who serves as showrunner, and executive produced by David Fincher and Kevin Spacey, House of Cards' first season scored 9 Emmy nominates and 4 Golden Globe nominations -- including a win for actress Robin Wright.
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