Kevin Spacey jokes that he's talking 'only to Donald Trump' when addressing the camera on House Of Cards

Kevin Spacey finally revealed who he's talking to when addressing the camera on House Of Cards.

The 56-year-old actor during an appearance on The Late Show was asked about his asides on Wednesday night by chat show host Stephen Colbert.

Colbert, 51, wondered if Spacey's character of US President Frank Underwood was speaking to a confidante or viewers on a '10-hour Netflix binge'?

Secret revealed: Kevin Spacey during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert spoke about his asides on the Netflix political drama House Of Cards

Secret revealed: Kevin Spacey during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert spoke about his asides on the Netflix political drama House Of Cards

The Oscar-winning actor frequently turns to the camera in House Of Cards and delivers Shakespearean-style monologues to the audience in a deep voice and South Carolina accent.

'The truth is. When I'm looking directly at that camera. There's one person and one person only and that is Donald Trump,' Spacey jokingly said referencing the Republican candidate for the White House.

'Now it all starts to make sense,' Spacey added.

Speaking directly: Spacey is shown as conniving politician Frank Underwood who makes asides to the audience in House Of Cards

Speaking directly: Spacey is shown as conniving politician Frank Underwood who makes asides to the audience in House Of Cards

Good question: Colbert asked Spacey who his character was talking to in his asides

Good question: Colbert asked Spacey who his character was talking to in his asides

Spacey has been nominated for a third time for a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama for his portrayal of the conniving Underwood.

The US political drama adapted from the BBC mini-series of the same name premiered in February 2013 on Netflix and became the first online-only series to receive major Emmy nominations.

Spacey earlier in the show surprised 82-year-old comedy legend Carol Burnett who was the first guest.

Lost poem: Spacey did a spot-on impersonation of Jimmy Stewart for Carol Burnett

Lost poem: Spacey did a spot-on impersonation of Jimmy Stewart for Carol Burnett

Idol moment: Burnett thoroughly enjoyed the poem delivered by Spacey
Idol moment: Burnett thoroughly enjoyed the poem delivered by Spacey

Idol moment: Burnett thoroughly enjoyed the poem delivered by Spacey

The variety show veteran said during the final taping of The Carol Burnett Show in 1978 that she was treated to a surprise visit by her idol Jimmy Stewart.

Spacey then made an early visit to the stage and delivered a spot-on impersonation of Stewart and his drawl while sitting next to his idol Burnett.

The American Beauty star read a 'lost poem' to Burnett in which he praised her as 'comedy's greatest star'.

Second week: Colbert was in his second week of hosting The Late Show on CBS

Second week: Colbert was in his second week of hosting The Late Show on CBS

Burnett was on the show to promote the new DVD package The Carol Burnett Show - The Lost Episodes that includes the first five seasons of the CBS sketch classic.

Colbert opened the show by fielding questions from the audience at the Ed Sullivan Theater and a 'redhead in the third row' asked him, 'Why are you doing this bit?'

The audience member was Burnett who used to takes questions from the audience on her show.

Audience question: Burnett asked Colbert a question while seated in the audience

Audience question: Burnett asked Colbert a question while seated in the audience

She then took over the bit and answered questions from the audience.

The show's musical guests were county music legend Willie Nelson, 82, and singer John Mellencamp.

Nelson and Mellencamp, 63, were on the show to promote the 30th anniversary of Farm Aid that has raised $50 million over the years to help small family farms.

Founding members: Farm Aid founders John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson were on hand to promote the upcoming 30th benefit concert for US small farmers

Founding members: Farm Aid founders John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson were on hand to promote the upcoming 30th benefit concert for US small farmers

Farm Aid 30 will be held on September 19 in Chicago and will feature Nelson, Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and others.

Nelson and Mellencamp teamed up on the show for a rendition of Nelson's popular song Night Life.

Colbert was scheduled to have Trump as a guest on Tuesday.

Popular tune: Nelson and Mellencamp teamed up for a version of the country legend's song Night Life

Popular tune: Nelson and Mellencamp teamed up for a version of the country legend's song Night Life

 

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