Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone, and several others actors have voiced their support for Kevin Spacey, calling for his return to the film industry after accusations of sexual misconduct largely derailed his career since 2017.
The statements of support were given by Spacey’s friends — including Neeson, Stone, F Murray Abraham, and Stephen Fry — to The Telegraph in the wake of new allegations being levied against him by the Max documentary Spacey Unmasked.
“Kevin is a good man and a man of character,” Neeson said. “He’s sensitive, articulate and non-judgmental, with a terrific sense of humor. He is also one of our finest artists in the theater and on camera. Personally speaking, our industry needs him and misses him greatly.”
Spacey went to trial in 2022 for allegedly making an unwanted sexual advance towards a then-14-year-old Anthony Rapp, but was found not liable. Likewise, last year, he faced 12 charges in a...
The statements of support were given by Spacey’s friends — including Neeson, Stone, F Murray Abraham, and Stephen Fry — to The Telegraph in the wake of new allegations being levied against him by the Max documentary Spacey Unmasked.
“Kevin is a good man and a man of character,” Neeson said. “He’s sensitive, articulate and non-judgmental, with a terrific sense of humor. He is also one of our finest artists in the theater and on camera. Personally speaking, our industry needs him and misses him greatly.”
Spacey went to trial in 2022 for allegedly making an unwanted sexual advance towards a then-14-year-old Anthony Rapp, but was found not liable. Likewise, last year, he faced 12 charges in a...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
In October 2017, Hollywood became the story. The New York Times’ blockbuster investigation of Harvey Weinstein shook the entertainment industry, unleashing a torrent of stories about harassment, abusive bosses, and exploitative power dynamics. The vast majority of victims who came forward were women, but just three weeks into what is now known as the #MeToo era, actor Anthony Rapp (Rent, Star Trek: Discovery) spoke out against Kevin Spacey, accusing the Oscar winner of drunkenly molesting him when he was 14 years old. Rapp said he wanted to “shine another light on the...
- 5/3/2024
- by Louis Staples
- Rollingstone.com
Not that long ago, a dark thriller featuring Kevin Spacey as a smooth-talking stranger who arrives in a small town with an apparent vendetta against one of its inhabitants might have been a major movie event. He was, after all, a hugely popular and critically acclaimed actor, known for playing iconic villains from The Usual Suspects and Seven all the way up through House of Cards. His gift for intimate, Shakespearean malice could certainly boost a box-office haul.
But not this time: I saw Spacey’s new film, Peter Five Eight,...
But not this time: I saw Spacey’s new film, Peter Five Eight,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
Kevin Spacey, who used to be one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, found his name embroiled in several controversies. He has been repeatedly accused of s*xual misconduct by several men.
Even though he was cleared of almost all charges (via CNN), it led him to be fired from his critically acclaimed House of Cards series. Now the actor has hit the headlines once again after Lord of the Rings star Peter Mullan called him out for his extremely narcissistic behavior.
Kevin Spacey in House of Cards
Peter Mullan has played roles in several notable projects like Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 1, and Westworld. Mullan and Kevin Spacey starred together in 2000’s Ordinary Decent Criminal. The actor shared that it was one of his worst experiences as the Superman Returns actor’s narcissism went out of hand during the filming.
Even though he was cleared of almost all charges (via CNN), it led him to be fired from his critically acclaimed House of Cards series. Now the actor has hit the headlines once again after Lord of the Rings star Peter Mullan called him out for his extremely narcissistic behavior.
Kevin Spacey in House of Cards
Peter Mullan has played roles in several notable projects like Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 1, and Westworld. Mullan and Kevin Spacey starred together in 2000’s Ordinary Decent Criminal. The actor shared that it was one of his worst experiences as the Superman Returns actor’s narcissism went out of hand during the filming.
- 3/21/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Kevin Spacey will play The Devil in the Italian film 'The Contract'.The 64-year-old actor is continuing his efforts to rebuild his career by featuring in the psychological thriller from director Massimo Paolucci alongside Eric Roberts and Vincent Spano.The English-language movie has recently wrapped principal photography in Rome and is described as having a similar plotline to Alan Parker's 'Angel Heart' and Taylor Hackford's 'The Devil's Advocate'.Spacey arrived in the Italian capital in December to shoot the picture and his character 'The Devil' is described as similar to Al Pacino's part in 'The Devil's Advocate' – as satan who takes the guise of a human lawyer.Producers Massimiliano Caroletti and Sandro Lazzarini say they "courted" Spacey for eight months to convince him to take the role.The Oscar-winning star's career came crashing down in 2017 after he was accused of sexual misconduct but...
- 3/6/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Kevin Spacey may have been found not guilty in his sex offenses trial last year, but he still might as well be The Devil as far as a lot of people are concerned – so it’s fitting that he does indeed play a version of The Devil in his latest project, the psychological thriller The Contract, which just wrapped production in Italy. Spacey’s character in the film directed by Massimo Paolucci is called The Devil, and the filmmakers told Variety that his role is along the lines of “Al Pacino’s in The Devil’s Advocate as Satan who takes the guise of a human lawyer, and that of Robert De Niro in Angel Heart, a Satanic businessman who hires a seedy gumshoe detective to descend into Hell.”
Details on the plot of the English-language film have not been revealed. Spacey is joined in the cast by Eric Roberts and Vincent Spano.
Details on the plot of the English-language film have not been revealed. Spacey is joined in the cast by Eric Roberts and Vincent Spano.
- 3/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Spacey will appear as a character named “The Devil” in Italian director Massimo Paolucci’s psychological thriller “The Contract,” which just wrapped principal photography in Rome.
The English-language film, described in a statement as having a similar storyline as Alan Parker’s “Angel Heart” and Taylor Hackford’s “The Devil’s Advocate,” also stars Eric Roberts and Vincent Spano, Italian production company Tm Entertainment said.
Spacey arrived in Rome last December to shoot “The Contract.”
Reps for Spacey, Roberts and Spano did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The “House of Cards” star’s career imploded amid allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017, but he has since been found not liable in an October 2022 lawsuit brought by “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp and was declared not guilty in a U.K. sexual assault trial in July 2023. He will soon be back on U.S. movie screens with indie thriller “Peter Five Eight,...
The English-language film, described in a statement as having a similar storyline as Alan Parker’s “Angel Heart” and Taylor Hackford’s “The Devil’s Advocate,” also stars Eric Roberts and Vincent Spano, Italian production company Tm Entertainment said.
Spacey arrived in Rome last December to shoot “The Contract.”
Reps for Spacey, Roberts and Spano did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The “House of Cards” star’s career imploded amid allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017, but he has since been found not liable in an October 2022 lawsuit brought by “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp and was declared not guilty in a U.K. sexual assault trial in July 2023. He will soon be back on U.S. movie screens with indie thriller “Peter Five Eight,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
The trailer for Kevin Spacey’s new film, Peter Five Eight, has been released from Invincible Entertainment. The new trailer comes just a few weeks after Spacey released another of his annual Christmas video skits of him reprising his popular character from House of Cards, Frank Underwood. In his most recent entry, Spacey controversially brought in former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, to interview him in character where he teased a race for the White House. And now, Spacey is back in his first leading role since controversy plagued his image and his career in 2017. In Peter Five Eight, Spacey seemingly adopts his Underwood-esque southern drawl again until it’s revealed that he’s an undercover contract killer.
Spacey is joined by Jet Jandreau, Rebecca De Mornay and Jake Webber. The film is directed by Michael Zaiko Hall, a former visual effects artist whose credits include The Incredibles 2,...
Spacey is joined by Jet Jandreau, Rebecca De Mornay and Jake Webber. The film is directed by Michael Zaiko Hall, a former visual effects artist whose credits include The Incredibles 2,...
- 2/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Spacey plays a killer with no moral compass in the official trailer for Peter Five Eight, which marks his first leading role since his career imploded amid allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017.
Spacey’s assassin character, Peter, has a comedic streak as he’s called to a small mountain community to find a seemingly glamorous real estate agent with a dark secret, played by Jet Jandreau.
Peter targets Brenda, played by Rebecca de Mornay, for information at the urging of his powerful and shadowy boss, Mr. Lock, played by Jake Weber. Before long, guns are drawn and fired and car chases abound in the trailer as blood splatters and explosions disturb the sleepy town. Michael Zaiko Hall directs the feature.
Invincible Entertainment plans a limited release in theaters ahead of a home entertainment and video-on-demand rollout for the indie thriller that marks an attempt by Spacey to resurrect his...
Spacey’s assassin character, Peter, has a comedic streak as he’s called to a small mountain community to find a seemingly glamorous real estate agent with a dark secret, played by Jet Jandreau.
Peter targets Brenda, played by Rebecca de Mornay, for information at the urging of his powerful and shadowy boss, Mr. Lock, played by Jake Weber. Before long, guns are drawn and fired and car chases abound in the trailer as blood splatters and explosions disturb the sleepy town. Michael Zaiko Hall directs the feature.
Invincible Entertainment plans a limited release in theaters ahead of a home entertainment and video-on-demand rollout for the indie thriller that marks an attempt by Spacey to resurrect his...
- 2/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Spacey is set to make his first convention appearance next month, appearing at the Mad Monster Party in North Carolina less than one year after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges. However, the reaction from fans attending the convention has been mixed to say the least.
In a Facebook post from Mad Monster, the group announced that Kevin Spacey will be available for a few gimmicky photo ops for fans, “Mad Monster is excited to welcome Two-Time Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey. Kevin will be joining us all 3 days, and he does Not offer table selfies. We will be offering House of Cards, The Usual Suspects “Line Up,” and Se7en “What’s in the Box?” Pro Photo-Ops.” According to TMZ, the photos – which can only be taken by the professional on-hand – will cost $225.
While some were excited for Kevin Spacey’s con appearance, many expressed their anger...
In a Facebook post from Mad Monster, the group announced that Kevin Spacey will be available for a few gimmicky photo ops for fans, “Mad Monster is excited to welcome Two-Time Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey. Kevin will be joining us all 3 days, and he does Not offer table selfies. We will be offering House of Cards, The Usual Suspects “Line Up,” and Se7en “What’s in the Box?” Pro Photo-Ops.” According to TMZ, the photos – which can only be taken by the professional on-hand – will cost $225.
While some were excited for Kevin Spacey’s con appearance, many expressed their anger...
- 1/25/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Spacey could be returning to cinemas sooner than expected.
Control, the U.K. indie thriller which cast the two-time Oscar winner in a voice role in late 2022 as he awaited his London criminal trial over multiple counts of sexual assault — a trial that ended on July 26. with him cleared of all nine charges — is aiming for a theatrical domestic release before the end of the year, according to its sales agent.
“We would like to have the film in cinemas in December,” explains Strath Hamilton, co-ceo of TriCoast Worldwide, which is repping the film, adding that he’s now having “serious conversations” with buyers in the U.S. and U.K.
Written and directed by Gene Fallaize, Control follows follows the British home secretary (Lauren Metcalfe) as she drives home one night while engaging in a secret love affair with the prime minister (Mark Hampton). Meanwhile, another man — played...
Control, the U.K. indie thriller which cast the two-time Oscar winner in a voice role in late 2022 as he awaited his London criminal trial over multiple counts of sexual assault — a trial that ended on July 26. with him cleared of all nine charges — is aiming for a theatrical domestic release before the end of the year, according to its sales agent.
“We would like to have the film in cinemas in December,” explains Strath Hamilton, co-ceo of TriCoast Worldwide, which is repping the film, adding that he’s now having “serious conversations” with buyers in the U.S. and U.K.
Written and directed by Gene Fallaize, Control follows follows the British home secretary (Lauren Metcalfe) as she drives home one night while engaging in a secret love affair with the prime minister (Mark Hampton). Meanwhile, another man — played...
- 7/31/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome back, Insider. It’s been another breakneck week in entertainment. Jesse Whittock here guiding you through the most important TV and film stories.
Spacey Wins Sex Crimes Case Court artist drawing of Kevin Spacey
“Humbled”: Kevin Spacey is a free man. On Wednesday, a UK jury found him not guilty of nine sex crime charges — the most serious of which could have seen him jailed for 10 years. Since the beginning of the trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, Spacey has cut a surprisingly relaxed figure for the most part. Being on unconditional bail, he’s been to allowed roam free between hearings and head home each evening. He sat dispassionately through the testimony of his four accusers and only showed any emotion when the defense brought character witnesses such as Jack Lemmon’s son to testify in his favor. However, the American Beauty star broke down in tears once hearing the verdict,...
Spacey Wins Sex Crimes Case Court artist drawing of Kevin Spacey
“Humbled”: Kevin Spacey is a free man. On Wednesday, a UK jury found him not guilty of nine sex crime charges — the most serious of which could have seen him jailed for 10 years. Since the beginning of the trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, Spacey has cut a surprisingly relaxed figure for the most part. Being on unconditional bail, he’s been to allowed roam free between hearings and head home each evening. He sat dispassionately through the testimony of his four accusers and only showed any emotion when the defense brought character witnesses such as Jack Lemmon’s son to testify in his favor. However, the American Beauty star broke down in tears once hearing the verdict,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The jury in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial in London began deliberations on Monday, July 24.
As Variety reports, the jury retired after a brief morning session during which the judge presiding over the case reviewed the evidence with the jurors. The jury will now consider the 12 charges against Spacey, all of which the actor has pleaded not guilty.
Spacey’s trial began just under a month ago, when jury selection wrapped on June 28 and opening statements began two days later. The charges against Spacey stem from accusations made by...
As Variety reports, the jury retired after a brief morning session during which the judge presiding over the case reviewed the evidence with the jurors. The jury will now consider the 12 charges against Spacey, all of which the actor has pleaded not guilty.
Spacey’s trial began just under a month ago, when jury selection wrapped on June 28 and opening statements began two days later. The charges against Spacey stem from accusations made by...
- 7/24/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey gets a thrill by preying on other men, a prosecutor told jurors during his sexual assault trial Friday in a London courtroom.
Spacey is “a man who does not respect personal boundaries or space, a man who it would seem delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable — a sexual bully,” Prosecutor Christine Agnew said in her opening statement. “His preferred method of assault is, it appears, to grab aggressively other men in the crotch.”
The four men who have accused Spacey of sexual assault did not know each other, but all “had the misfortune to attract” his attention, she said.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges including sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Read More: Kevin Spacey Faces Sex Assault Trial In London On Allegations Over A Decade Old
Defence lawyer Patrick Gibbs...
Spacey is “a man who does not respect personal boundaries or space, a man who it would seem delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable — a sexual bully,” Prosecutor Christine Agnew said in her opening statement. “His preferred method of assault is, it appears, to grab aggressively other men in the crotch.”
The four men who have accused Spacey of sexual assault did not know each other, but all “had the misfortune to attract” his attention, she said.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges including sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Read More: Kevin Spacey Faces Sex Assault Trial In London On Allegations Over A Decade Old
Defence lawyer Patrick Gibbs...
- 6/30/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial in London is set to begin later this week after jury selection wrapped Wednesday, June 28.
As The Associated Press reports, 14 jurors (including two alternates) were seated without objections from the prosecution or defense. Interestingly, for such a high-profile case, it seems as if no one was disqualified from the jury for prior knowledge about Spacey.
At one point, the judge overseeing the case outwardly acknowledged Spacey’s fame to the potential jurors, saying, “I am sure the defendant will be gratified to know that...
As The Associated Press reports, 14 jurors (including two alternates) were seated without objections from the prosecution or defense. Interestingly, for such a high-profile case, it seems as if no one was disqualified from the jury for prior knowledge about Spacey.
At one point, the judge overseeing the case outwardly acknowledged Spacey’s fame to the potential jurors, saying, “I am sure the defendant will be gratified to know that...
- 6/28/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey walked into a London courtroom Wednesday to face trial on charges of sexually assaulting four men as long as two decades ago.
The actor was dressed in a dark blue suit, light blue shirt and pink tie as he was called by his full name and asked if he was Kevin Spacey Fowler.
“I am,” he said as he stood behind a window in the dock.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges including sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in sex activity without consent. He could face a prison sentence if convicted.
Spacey nodded and smiled at potential jurors as Justice Mark Wall told them that they may know Spacey by name or have seen his films.
Read More: Kevin Spacey Blasts Media For Turning Him ‘Into A Monster’
More than two dozen entered the courtroom and the...
The actor was dressed in a dark blue suit, light blue shirt and pink tie as he was called by his full name and asked if he was Kevin Spacey Fowler.
“I am,” he said as he stood behind a window in the dock.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges including sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in sex activity without consent. He could face a prison sentence if convicted.
Spacey nodded and smiled at potential jurors as Justice Mark Wall told them that they may know Spacey by name or have seen his films.
Read More: Kevin Spacey Blasts Media For Turning Him ‘Into A Monster’
More than two dozen entered the courtroom and the...
- 6/28/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Kevin Spacey’s long-awaited criminal trial in the U.K. over multiple sexual assault allegations has begun.
The trial — due to last four weeks — started Wednesday morning U.K. time at London’s central Southwark Crown Court, with the first day mostly dedicated to getting the legal logistics in order. Spacey arrived around 9 a.m., wearing a dark blue suit, white blue shirt and pink tie.
Later in the morning, judge Mark Wall swore in a jury of 12 (actually 14, with two people serving as spares). The case was then adjourned until Friday morning.
Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engaging in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All of the charges were read...
The trial — due to last four weeks — started Wednesday morning U.K. time at London’s central Southwark Crown Court, with the first day mostly dedicated to getting the legal logistics in order. Spacey arrived around 9 a.m., wearing a dark blue suit, white blue shirt and pink tie.
Later in the morning, judge Mark Wall swore in a jury of 12 (actually 14, with two people serving as spares). The case was then adjourned until Friday morning.
Spacey, 63, faces 12 charges from four different men, all dating between 2001 and 2013 and including seven counts of sexual assault, three counts of indecent assault, one count of causing a person to engaging in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All of the charges were read...
- 6/28/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Spacey’s thriller Peter Five Eight has been picked up for multiple territories by Spi International.
The film, which also stars Rebecca De Mornay and Jet Jandreau, will receive a U.S. release in August as Spacey looks to return to the big screen, the film’s producers tell THR. It’s understood that Spi International, which operates 62 TV channels and digital platforms across six continents, including Filmbox+, has yet to finalize international rollout details.
Global territories picked up for Peter Five Eight include the U.K., Africa, Eastern Europe, Israel, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Middle East and Russia/Cis. The U.S. release in August will be timed to follow the expected conclusion of Spacey’s upcoming trial in the U.K. for alleged sexual offenses, which will get underway on June 28 and is scheduled to last 4 weeks.
In July 2022, Spacey pleaded not guilty to the UK...
The film, which also stars Rebecca De Mornay and Jet Jandreau, will receive a U.S. release in August as Spacey looks to return to the big screen, the film’s producers tell THR. It’s understood that Spi International, which operates 62 TV channels and digital platforms across six continents, including Filmbox+, has yet to finalize international rollout details.
Global territories picked up for Peter Five Eight include the U.K., Africa, Eastern Europe, Israel, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Middle East and Russia/Cis. The U.S. release in August will be timed to follow the expected conclusion of Spacey’s upcoming trial in the U.K. for alleged sexual offenses, which will get underway on June 28 and is scheduled to last 4 weeks.
In July 2022, Spacey pleaded not guilty to the UK...
- 6/19/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Spacey hints in a new interview that he has several projects lined up pending the verdict of the actor’s upcoming London trial on sexual assault charges.
“I know that there are people right now who are ready to hire me the moment I am cleared of these charges in London,” Spacey told ZEITmagazin in an interview published Wednesday. “The second that happens, they’re ready to move forward.”
Spacey previously pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of sexual assaults tied to accusations that he assaulted four men between 2001 and...
“I know that there are people right now who are ready to hire me the moment I am cleared of these charges in London,” Spacey told ZEITmagazin in an interview published Wednesday. “The second that happens, they’re ready to move forward.”
Spacey previously pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of sexual assaults tied to accusations that he assaulted four men between 2001 and...
- 6/14/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Terrence Howard (Empire), Jb. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Rebecca De Mornay (Jessica Jones) are set to star in Giving Thanks, a coming-of-age comedy set in Inglewood, California that will go into production in June.
The story revolves around Marcus and Roddy, two best friends who work at a dead-end retail job and dream about jump-starting their dream of living on their own while seeking fame and fortune. The pair come up with an ingenious plan to kidnap the pet iguana of football star Achilles Cooper for ransom, while also forcing the famous player to headline the birthday party of Marcus’s father.
Howard plays Calvin Turner, a hard-working father who wants to see his son, Marcus, take advantage of the opportunities life affords him. Smoove will portray Marcus’s arch-nemesis Dexter, an ambitious hustler who manages the retail box store where he works. And De Mornay is set...
The story revolves around Marcus and Roddy, two best friends who work at a dead-end retail job and dream about jump-starting their dream of living on their own while seeking fame and fortune. The pair come up with an ingenious plan to kidnap the pet iguana of football star Achilles Cooper for ransom, while also forcing the famous player to headline the birthday party of Marcus’s father.
Howard plays Calvin Turner, a hard-working father who wants to see his son, Marcus, take advantage of the opportunities life affords him. Smoove will portray Marcus’s arch-nemesis Dexter, an ambitious hustler who manages the retail box store where he works. And De Mornay is set...
- 5/1/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A judge has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay “House of Cards” production company MRC nearly 31 million for alleged sexual misconduct behind the scenes of the Netflix White House drama.
Spacey, who played Frank Underwood, was kicked off the series during its sixth season after facing allegations that he had sexually assaulted and preyed upon young men, including a “House of Cards” production assistant who said Spacey groped him, prompting MRC’s investigation.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana confirmed an award previously handed down by an arbitrator in October 2020, which consisted of around 29.5 million in damages and 1.5 million in costs and fees.
MRC had argued that Spacey owed them millions in lost profits because his misconduct forced them to remove him from the sixth season of the show, and it had to trim the season from 13 episodes to eight. Ruling in the producer’s favor, the arbitrator found...
Spacey, who played Frank Underwood, was kicked off the series during its sixth season after facing allegations that he had sexually assaulted and preyed upon young men, including a “House of Cards” production assistant who said Spacey groped him, prompting MRC’s investigation.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mel Red Recana confirmed an award previously handed down by an arbitrator in October 2020, which consisted of around 29.5 million in damages and 1.5 million in costs and fees.
MRC had argued that Spacey owed them millions in lost profits because his misconduct forced them to remove him from the sixth season of the show, and it had to trim the season from 13 episodes to eight. Ruling in the producer’s favor, the arbitrator found...
- 8/4/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Spacey said he’s “confident” he will beat the multiple charges of sexual assault that were filed against him in the United Kingdom last week.
In a statement shared with Rolling Stone via his lawyer, Spacey said he would “voluntarily appear” in the U.K. to face the charges. Spacey is facing four counts of sexual assault for alleged incidents with three men that took place between 2005 and 2013; he’s also facing one charge of “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”
Spacey’s full statement read,...
In a statement shared with Rolling Stone via his lawyer, Spacey said he would “voluntarily appear” in the U.K. to face the charges. Spacey is facing four counts of sexual assault for alleged incidents with three men that took place between 2005 and 2013; he’s also facing one charge of “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”
Spacey’s full statement read,...
- 5/31/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Kevin Spacey will “voluntarily” appear in a UK court on four counts of sexual assault, following questions over whether he would need to be extradited from the U.S.
In the past hour, the American Beauty star has given a statement to Good Morning America in which he said he is “confident” he can prove his innocence.
The Oscar winning 62-year-old was last week charged with four counts of sexual assault involving three men in the UK, including “one charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent,” per the Crown Prosecution Service.
“I very much appreciate the Cps’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise,” said Spacey’s statement.
“While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the UK as...
In the past hour, the American Beauty star has given a statement to Good Morning America in which he said he is “confident” he can prove his innocence.
The Oscar winning 62-year-old was last week charged with four counts of sexual assault involving three men in the UK, including “one charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent,” per the Crown Prosecution Service.
“I very much appreciate the Cps’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise,” said Spacey’s statement.
“While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the UK as...
- 5/31/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Spacey, facing charges of assault in the UK, has received the support of the producers of Peter Five Eight, the film intended to mark his comeback after five years off screen.
The actor’s return to work has been overshadowed by the UK police confirming they have charged Spacey with four charges of sexual assault on three men in the UK between 2005 and 2013, plus a fifth offence of causing a man to “engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”
Producers Vmi Worldwide have continued their efforts to sell the film at Cannes Film Festival and have issued a statement, defending their leading man:
“While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work, it’s also to be expected. There are those who wish for him not to act, but they are outnumbered by fans worldwide who await an artist they have enjoyed for decades returning to the screen.
The actor’s return to work has been overshadowed by the UK police confirming they have charged Spacey with four charges of sexual assault on three men in the UK between 2005 and 2013, plus a fifth offence of causing a man to “engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”
Producers Vmi Worldwide have continued their efforts to sell the film at Cannes Film Festival and have issued a statement, defending their leading man:
“While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work, it’s also to be expected. There are those who wish for him not to act, but they are outnumbered by fans worldwide who await an artist they have enjoyed for decades returning to the screen.
- 5/28/2022
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The team behind Spacey’s new film, Peter Five Eight, has said their production is ‘for fans who care more for the art than the scandal’
The producers of Peter Five Eight, a new thriller starring Kevin Spacey, have responded to the authorisation of sexual assault charges against the actor on Thursday.
“While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work,” the statement reads, “it’s also to be expected. There are those who wish for him not to act, but they are outnumbered by fans worldwide who await an artist they have enjoyed for decades returning to the screen.”...
The producers of Peter Five Eight, a new thriller starring Kevin Spacey, have responded to the authorisation of sexual assault charges against the actor on Thursday.
“While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work,” the statement reads, “it’s also to be expected. There are those who wish for him not to act, but they are outnumbered by fans worldwide who await an artist they have enjoyed for decades returning to the screen.”...
- 5/27/2022
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here. Cannes is wrapping and we have the very latest from the Croisette, plus a hell of a lot more in this week’s deep dive. Read on.
Au Revoir, Cannes
Cautious optimism: Diana Lodderhose here, back with week two of our Cannes roundup. For most, this year’s festival will be remembered as a hopeful one, filled with optimism for the business in a post-pandemic world. In the run up to the event, a record number of packages were announced – most of which were broken here at Deadline – but deal-making is seemingly not as fast-paced as one might expect, suggesting some cautious optimism amongst buyers. Andreas Wiseman noted in his halfway temperature check of the festival that there are some record-asking prices being offered up for buyers this year, such as a German ask for Lionsgate’s Hunger Games prequel coming in at a whopping 30M.
Au Revoir, Cannes
Cautious optimism: Diana Lodderhose here, back with week two of our Cannes roundup. For most, this year’s festival will be remembered as a hopeful one, filled with optimism for the business in a post-pandemic world. In the run up to the event, a record number of packages were announced – most of which were broken here at Deadline – but deal-making is seemingly not as fast-paced as one might expect, suggesting some cautious optimism amongst buyers. Andreas Wiseman noted in his halfway temperature check of the festival that there are some record-asking prices being offered up for buyers this year, such as a German ask for Lionsgate’s Hunger Games prequel coming in at a whopping 30M.
- 5/27/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Following news that Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault in the U.K., the producers of one of his new films being shopped at Cannes have issued a statement in support of the disgraced actor.
“While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work, it’s also to be expected,” the producers of “Peter Five Eight” said in a statement to Variety. “There are those who wish for him not to act, but they are outnumbered by fans worldwide who await an artist they have enjoyed for decades returning to the screen. The production has no knowledge or comment on the various swirling allegations, and believe it’s a matter for the courts to determine validity if it exists. ‘Peter Five Eight’ is a film for fans who care more for the art than the scandal.”
“Peter Five Eight...
“While it’s unfortunate that increased negative press is timed with Kevin returning to work, it’s also to be expected,” the producers of “Peter Five Eight” said in a statement to Variety. “There are those who wish for him not to act, but they are outnumbered by fans worldwide who await an artist they have enjoyed for decades returning to the screen. The production has no knowledge or comment on the various swirling allegations, and believe it’s a matter for the courts to determine validity if it exists. ‘Peter Five Eight’ is a film for fans who care more for the art than the scandal.”
“Peter Five Eight...
- 5/27/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Spacey is at the center of criminal sexual assault charges filed in the U.K., the Crown Prosecution Service (Cps) confirmed on May 26.
“The Cps has authorized criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men,” Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division, said, as reported by ABC News. “He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.”
Ainslie continued, “The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr. Spacey are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”
Three men accuse Spacey of sexual assault. The first accuser claims Spacey assaulted him twice in London in March 2005. The second said Spacey assaulted him in August 2008, with a third accuser alleging Spacey...
“The Cps has authorized criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men,” Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division, said, as reported by ABC News. “He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.”
Ainslie continued, “The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr. Spacey are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”
Three men accuse Spacey of sexual assault. The first accuser claims Spacey assaulted him twice in London in March 2005. The second said Spacey assaulted him in August 2008, with a third accuser alleging Spacey...
- 5/26/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Kevin Spacey Photo: Pinguino k
Kevin Spacey has been charged with multiple sexual offences, London's Metropolitan Police announced today.
The 62-year-old actor will face trial on four counts of sexual assault against three men, and an additional charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All of the alleged offences are said to have occurred in London or Gloucestershire, between 2002 and 2013. The charges follow extensive investigations carried out by police, following a formal interview with Spacey in 2019.
The alleged victims, who are now in their thirties and forties, have been informed by police that charges have been brought.
The trailer for Spacey's latest film, Peter Five Eight, has just premièred at Cannes. In the film, Spacey plays a serial killer. it's his first major project since he was dropped from Netflix series House Of Cards five years ago, following allegations of rape unrelated to those investigated by.
Kevin Spacey has been charged with multiple sexual offences, London's Metropolitan Police announced today.
The 62-year-old actor will face trial on four counts of sexual assault against three men, and an additional charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. All of the alleged offences are said to have occurred in London or Gloucestershire, between 2002 and 2013. The charges follow extensive investigations carried out by police, following a formal interview with Spacey in 2019.
The alleged victims, who are now in their thirties and forties, have been informed by police that charges have been brought.
The trailer for Spacey's latest film, Peter Five Eight, has just premièred at Cannes. In the film, Spacey plays a serial killer. it's his first major project since he was dropped from Netflix series House Of Cards five years ago, following allegations of rape unrelated to those investigated by.
- 5/26/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault and one count of “causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.”
The decision was unveiled Thursday by the U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service (Cps), which has spent over a year reviewing a file passed to them by the Metropolitan Police.
“The Cps has authorized criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men,” said Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division. “He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Spacey are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”
The alleged incidents took place in London and Gloucestershire...
The decision was unveiled Thursday by the U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service (Cps), which has spent over a year reviewing a file passed to them by the Metropolitan Police.
“The Cps has authorized criminal charges against Kevin Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men,” said Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Cps Special Crime Division. “He has also been charged with causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Spacey are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”
The alleged incidents took place in London and Gloucestershire...
- 5/26/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
From a cramped hotel suite in a luxury Cannes hotel, a pair of film executives are trying to pull off an unlikely feat: Sell distribution rights to Kevin Spacey’s comeback film. On May 17, Vantage Media International, or Vmi, a Hollywood-based company that sells movies primarily to foreign markets, screened a finished print of the noir drama Peter Five Eight to would-be buyers willing to take a gamble on the two-time Oscar winner’s first leading role since his career came to a grinding halt in 2017 amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
- 5/25/2022
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Here is the first trailer for movie Peter Five Eight, marking the first footage released at a market for a Kevin Spacey project in almost five years.
Pic follows Sam (Jandreau), a seemingly poised and glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community who is revealed to be an unhinged and troubled alcoholic with a dark secret. Spacey will play “a charismatic” stranger who arrives out of the blue at the behest of his powerful and shadowy boss, Mr Lock.
The completed project is being handled for worldwide sales by Vmi International. Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Weber also star. Michael Zaiko Hall directs.
The film’s marketing tagline is “The Guilty Always Pay The Price”.
Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner and star of Netflix’s House Of Cards, is also in the market with historical drama 1242 – Gateway To The West, on sale with Australian outfit Galloping Entertainment.
Pic follows Sam (Jandreau), a seemingly poised and glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community who is revealed to be an unhinged and troubled alcoholic with a dark secret. Spacey will play “a charismatic” stranger who arrives out of the blue at the behest of his powerful and shadowy boss, Mr Lock.
The completed project is being handled for worldwide sales by Vmi International. Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Weber also star. Michael Zaiko Hall directs.
The film’s marketing tagline is “The Guilty Always Pay The Price”.
Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner and star of Netflix’s House Of Cards, is also in the market with historical drama 1242 – Gateway To The West, on sale with Australian outfit Galloping Entertainment.
- 5/19/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Woody Allen, Gerard Depardieu and Johnny Depp all walk into a restaurant.
That’s not the beginning of a bad joke — the three controversial men are looming over a favorite eatery in the South of France, and have been for years.
La Pizza Cresci, a famous spot frequented for decades by Hollywood players who have visited the Cannes Film Festival, has immortalized the trio in a large mural of cinema legends.
The portrait is on the restaurant’s second floor, opposite sweeping views of the French Riviera. As guests snack on plates of pasta and creamy burrata, they can’t help but make eye contact with an illustrated Allen seen playing the clarinet. Bug-eyed and larger than life, the image of Depardieu (who is under investigation in Paris in a case of alleged rape and sexual assault) appears at the forefront of the painting, only a few inches below a rendering of Sharon Stone,...
That’s not the beginning of a bad joke — the three controversial men are looming over a favorite eatery in the South of France, and have been for years.
La Pizza Cresci, a famous spot frequented for decades by Hollywood players who have visited the Cannes Film Festival, has immortalized the trio in a large mural of cinema legends.
The portrait is on the restaurant’s second floor, opposite sweeping views of the French Riviera. As guests snack on plates of pasta and creamy burrata, they can’t help but make eye contact with an illustrated Allen seen playing the clarinet. Bug-eyed and larger than life, the image of Depardieu (who is under investigation in Paris in a case of alleged rape and sexual assault) appears at the forefront of the painting, only a few inches below a rendering of Sharon Stone,...
- 5/19/2022
- by Matt Donnelly, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The thriller ‘Peter Five Eight’, which stars Kevin Spacey, will be heading to Cannes film market as it has been picked up by Vmi International for a worldwide release. The film, directed by Michael Zaiko Hall, also stars Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Weber, reports ‘Deadline’. As per ‘Deadline’, the film follows Sam […]...
- 5/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kevin Spacey is attempting a career comeback after facing dozens of accusations of sexual assault and misconduct, and has two films heading to the Cannes Market next week: “Peter Five Eight” and “1242: Gateway to the West.”
The first project is the modern day thriller “Peter Five Eight” also stars Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Weber, and is directed by Michael Zaiko Hall, according to a spokesperson for Vmi International, which is handling worldwide sales at Cannes.
“Peter Five Eight” centers on Sam (Jandreau), a seemingly poised and glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community is revealed to be an unhinged and troubled alcoholic with a dark secret, when a charismatic man in a black sedan named Peter (Spacey) shows up in town one day. As she tries to keep her life from unravelling, an older co-worker named Brenda (De Mornay) is targeted by Peter for...
The first project is the modern day thriller “Peter Five Eight” also stars Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Weber, and is directed by Michael Zaiko Hall, according to a spokesperson for Vmi International, which is handling worldwide sales at Cannes.
“Peter Five Eight” centers on Sam (Jandreau), a seemingly poised and glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community is revealed to be an unhinged and troubled alcoholic with a dark secret, when a charismatic man in a black sedan named Peter (Spacey) shows up in town one day. As she tries to keep her life from unravelling, an older co-worker named Brenda (De Mornay) is targeted by Peter for...
- 5/13/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Another Kevin Spacey project is heading to the Cannes market in the shape of thriller Peter Five Eight.
The completed project has been picked up for worldwide sales by Vmi International. Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Weber also star. Michael Zaiko Hall directs.
Pic follows Sam (Jandreau), a seemingly poised and glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community who is revealed to be an unhinged and troubled alcoholic with a dark secret. Spacey will play “a charismatic” stranger who arrives out of the blue at the behest of his powerful and shadowy boss, Mr Lock.
The film’s marketing tagline is “The Guilty Always Pay The Price”.
Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner and star of Netflix’s House Of Cards, is also in the market with historical drama 1242 – Gateway To The West, on sale with Australian outfit Galloping Entertainment.
These two films are among the...
The completed project has been picked up for worldwide sales by Vmi International. Rebecca De Mornay, Jet Jandreau and Jake Weber also star. Michael Zaiko Hall directs.
Pic follows Sam (Jandreau), a seemingly poised and glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community who is revealed to be an unhinged and troubled alcoholic with a dark secret. Spacey will play “a charismatic” stranger who arrives out of the blue at the behest of his powerful and shadowy boss, Mr Lock.
The film’s marketing tagline is “The Guilty Always Pay The Price”.
Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner and star of Netflix’s House Of Cards, is also in the market with historical drama 1242 – Gateway To The West, on sale with Australian outfit Galloping Entertainment.
These two films are among the...
- 5/13/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Spacey has booked another movie role as the actor — who was accused of sexual harassment and unwanted advances by multiple men — continues to creep back into the film industry.
As Deadline reports, Spacey is set to star in the historical drama, 1242, which is a joint U.K., Hungarian, and Mongolian production. Spacey will play Cardinal Cesareani, a representative of the Pope who arrives at the Hungarian fort of Esztergom just as Genghis Khan’s grandson, Batu, prepares to launch a final assault that could potentially pave the way for an invasion of Europe.
As Deadline reports, Spacey is set to star in the historical drama, 1242, which is a joint U.K., Hungarian, and Mongolian production. Spacey will play Cardinal Cesareani, a representative of the Pope who arrives at the Hungarian fort of Esztergom just as Genghis Khan’s grandson, Batu, prepares to launch a final assault that could potentially pave the way for an invasion of Europe.
- 5/11/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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