Robin Wright referred to the period involved in the ‘House of Cards’ During a discussion at the Monte Carlo television festival saying he had to fight for equal pay in order because he had no Oscar. In the discussion with Variety International Affairs Director, Lio Baraklaou, Robin Wright remembered how she won the lead role in the 2013 series, which was Netflix’s first big television series.

“When David Fincher suggested to me” House of Cards “he said:” This will be the future, it will be revolutionary “said Wright. “And see where we are now ‘, He stressed.

However, he said he had to fight for equal remuneration in the successful series, in which he co -starred with Kevin Spacey. “Yes, it was difficult. I will be honest, ” he said. “When I mentioned:” I think it’s fair because my character became as popular as Space “I was told,” We can’t pay you as an actor, so we’ll make you a executive producer and you can direct. We will give you three different salaries. “

“” Why can’t you pay me as an actor? ” I asked. “Because you didn’t win an Oscar”, “, They replied.

But by getting angry ‘nothing is going to change’said the actress.

Wright also said that when she was directing the series she considered a “gift”. “I learned so much in that series. I didn’t feel any pressure. They encouraged me to do it ”, pointed out.

Wright then talked about her film career with participation in iconic films, including “Princess Bride” and “Forrest Gump”. “People are still asking me about these movies. Only for these films’, He stressed.