Beau Willimon has learned a key characteristic to succeeding in both politics and entertainment: not revealing too much. The "House of Cards" creator, show runner and primary writer talks freely about his show, which concerns a powerful South Carolina congressman, Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey), and his maneuvers to get his way in the conniving world of Washington. But ask Willimon something basic, such as the premiere date of the popular Netflix series' second season, and he offers an elegant "no comment." "I can't give you that tidbit right now, unfortunately," the former campaign aide says in a phone interview with CNN, occasionally straining to be heard over the roar of military helicopters.
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Netflix's "House of Cards" is up for nine Emmys
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Show's creator, Beau Willimon, currently at work on season 2
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"Cards" follows the machinations of a congressman, Francis Underwood
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Show has been a critical and popular success
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When I watch the show, and @placeholder talks about "looking weak," I'd be the person he's talking about.