"Francis Underwood was entirely based on Richard III. When Michael Dobbs wrote ‘House of Cards’ in the original British series, Richard III is what he based the character on."
- Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey once revealed a fascinating fact about Francis Underwood, a character on the television series "House of Cards." Richard III, a historical figure, served as a major inspiration for the character, he said. The original British version of "House of Cards," written by Michael Dobbs, took i…