"House of Cards" Season 5 gears to hit the screens in 2017 after setting a seal to Season 4 successfully.
Even though the political drama is still few months away, rumors regarding the upcoming storyline already started to swirl in. While the anticipation is at the peak, "House of Cards" Season 5 has plenty of surprises up its sleeves, rendering jaw-dropping scenarios to the viewers.
First, and of course a bitter pill to swallow, the character of Remy Danton is soon going to be wrapped up. While the news is official, Mahershala Ali revealed the he won't be reprising his role in the fifth season.
The 42-year-old prodigy remained steady as the former Chief of Staff of the President. However, in the upcoming season, he won't be returning to the series as he previously ended his political career in Season 4, maintains The Independent.
"I think 'House of Cards' has opened up [my career] for me. I just did my last season of 'House of Cards,' I'm no longer on the show," Mahershala told the publication.
"Because of our conversations and being able to contractually move out of that series, I've been able to take advantage of other opportunities and get a sense of what was available for me out there."
Mahershala is currently committed to other legendary projects, and is considered as on the heydays of his career these days. His performance on "Moonlight" was applauded and he was also seen as the lead villain in the series "Luke Cage."
Moreover, "House of Cards" Season 5 will not only experience modifications in terms of cast, but also established that Beau Willimon will soon be exiting from the series, highlights GamenGuide.
The 38-year-old showrunner and the man behind the political spectacle plans to take a leave. His withdrawal will directly influence the upcoming season.
The future of the show might be at stake as many wonder what the approaching storyline will hold. Keeping in view that he is the sole individual who put the show together, taking inspiration from the British series, his withdrawal is undeniably a worrisome situation.
In terms of plot line, it is speculated that Kevin Space, who plays Frank Underwood, might die. The rumor mills are churning gossips that he might be killed by his wife Claire (Robin Wright) to take his current presidential seat.
Moreover, other rumors are pouring disclosing that Frank will most likely be murdered by someone he truly loves and trusts. It can also be said that Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly) might take the president's life in "House of Cards" Season 5.
"House of Cards" Season 5 will return on Netflix in 2017.
