'Top Gear' Heading to Netflix as 'House of Cars'?
Ever since BBC pulled the plug on the Jeremy Clarkson-led show "Top Gear" following an incident with a show producer, fans have been waiting for news regarding a possible new auto show.
According to The Mirror UK, Clarkson and his co-stars James May and Richard Hammond, may be setting up shop over at Netflix. The trio, along with former executive producer Andy Willman, are said to be in talks with the online streaming giant and have come up with a "genius" new title.
"If it goes ahead, they're planning to call it House of Cars, which is just genius," a source said. The show's former title -- Top Gear -- cannot be used because its trademarked by BBC who is looking to use the name again with a new team of hosts.
The title is a play on the popular Netflix political drama "House of Cards," starring Kevin Spacey. The show -- which has already won Emmy and Golden Globe Awards -- has amassed quite a following over three seasons on the air. Engadget reported that there is already a Spanish-language show on air using the same name..
"Top Gear" Cancelled
Back in March, BBC confirmed that the 55-year-old TV personality was suspended after a violent interaction with a show producer.
"Following a fracas with a BBC producer, Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended pending an investigation. No one else has been suspended. Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday. The BBC will be making no further comment at this time."
Lucy Manning, a BBC News special correspondent reported that Clarkson allegedly hit a producer last week, but it was not reported until the following Monday.
The incident caused a cancellation of the popular TV show including the last three episodes of the 22nd season, which was not completed. Within a day of the announcement, loyal Top Gear fans were up in arms and accumulated more than half a million signatures for an online petition that called for Clarkson's reinstatement.
"Top Gear" was one of BBC highest rated show with viewership in more than 100 countries.
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