Netflix Suspends Production Of 'House Of Cards'

Netflix has indefinitely suspended the Maryland-based production of "House of Cards" to further probe allegations against star Kevin Spacey.

Production on the final season of House of Cards is suspended until further notice. — Netflix US (@netflix) October 31, 2017

In a joint statement Tuesday, Netflix and producer Media Rights Capital say production was put on hold to review the situation and address "any concerns of our cast and crew."

This will give us time to review the current situation with our producing partners at MRC. — Netflix US (@netflix) October 31, 2017

Execs are on set this week discussing with our cast and crew. More details to come. — Netflix US (@netflix) October 31, 2017

The two companies announced Monday the political drama would be coming to an end after the sixth season, which is currently in production. Spacey is the target of an allegation by actor Anthony Rapp, who said Spacey made drunken sexual advances on him at a party when he was 14.

The decision to conclude “House of Cards” was made several months ago, according to Netflix. However, it was not announced until after Rapp went public with his allegation.

Marinella Hume Casting, which casts background actors for "House of Cards," said in a Facebook post that casting notices are being put on hold.

Spacey has apologized for the incident he said he doesn't recall but which would have stemmed from "drunken behavior." He also spoke publicly for the first time about being gay, which drew backlash from some observers as an attempt at deflection.

Former "House of Cards" showrunner Beau Willimon says he never saw inappropriate behavior by Spacey on or off set, but called Rapp's allegation "deeply troubling."

Since Rapp's allegation, The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has cancelled plans to honor Spacey with the 2017 International Emmy Founders Award. In addition, according to the Hollywood Reporter, London's storied Old Vic theater -- for which Spacey served as artistic director from 2004 to 2015 -- has stated that it is "deeply dismayed" to hear the allegations.

On Monday, Netflix and MRC executives went to the set in Joppa to meet with the cast and crew. Spacey was not scheduled to be on set that day.

A release date for the final "House of Cards" episodes has yet to be announced. Netflix is developing a possible spinoff of the drama that helped put the streaming service on the TV series map.

The Associated Press and ABC News Radio contributed to this report.