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Kevin Spacey Testifies: House of Cards Exit Controversy

3/12/2026

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Spacey Defends Departure

Kevin Spacey testified in a California civil trial over removal from the final season of House of Cards.
He says departure was designed to enable an insurance payout and he was ready to film.
Spacey acknowledged a 2017 diagnosis of sexual compulsive behavior but disputed medical records that inaccurately attributed comments to him.
Case pits Media Rights Capital against insurer over disruption claims tied to Spacey allegations; Spacey denies wrongdoing.

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CAA Settles Lawsuit

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) settled a lawsuit with writer John Musero for about $500,000, resolving the case before a trial this week.
Musero alleged CAA and Andrew Miller, his former agent, sabotaged his opportunities after a pilot deal.
The trial would examine CAA's duty to clients and internal lists labeling Musero as an 'underperformer'.
CAA contends the lists were for internal reviews, not for determining client retention.

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Spacey Defends Departure

Kevin Spacey testified in a California civil trial over removal from the final season of House of Cards.
He says departure was designed to enable an insurance payout and he was ready to film.
Spacey acknowledged a 2017 diagnosis of sexual compulsive behavior but disputed medical records that inaccurately attributed comments to him.
Case pits Media Rights Capital against insurer over disruption claims tied to Spacey allegations; Spacey denies wrongdoing.

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